Best 10 Cherry Gelatin Salad Recipes

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Cherry gelatin salad is a quick and easy dessert recipe that is perfect for potlucks, picnics and other gatherings. It is also a great way to use up leftover cherries. The main ingredients are cherries, gelatin, sugar, and water. Some recipes also call for cream cheese, sour cream, or whipped cream, while others add nuts or fruit to the salad for an extra layer of flavor and texture. No matter what recipe you choose, cherry gelatin salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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CHERRY GELATIN SALAD



Cherry Gelatin Salad image

My grandmother used to make this gelatin for me when I was staying at her house because she knew how much I loved cherries.

Provided by Judy Kerley Myers

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
2 (3 ounce) packages cherry-flavored gelatin mix
2 cups boiling water

Steps:

  • Stir cherry pie filling, pineapple, and gelatin mix into boiling water until gelatin is dissolved. Pour mixture into a glass baking dish. Refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, Sodium 110.9 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

CHERRY-CREAM CHEESE LAYERED GELATIN SALAD



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Cream cheese provides a pretty contrast to crimson-colored gelatin. Sweet cherries add a juicy pop!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 boxes (4-serving size each) cherry-flavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 cups frozen unsweetened sweet cherries
2 cans (8 oz each) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1/2 cup honey-nut cream cheese (from 8-oz container)
Leaf lettuce leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • In large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water, stirring constantly. Stir in frozen cherries until thawed. Stir in pineapple.
  • Into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish or another serving dish, pour about half of the gelatin mixture. Refrigerate 30 to 45 minutes or until set.
  • Drop cream cheese by small spoonfuls over set gelatin mixture; carefully spread to cover. Pour remaining gelatin mixture over top. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until set. Cut into squares. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY-BLACK CHERRY GELATIN SALAD



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This is a great gelatin salad - even people who don't like cranberries will love this!

Provided by Margaret

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (6 ounce) package black cherry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream, room temperature
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups hot water

Steps:

  • Combine gelatin mix and hot water until the gelatin dissolves. Stir in the can of cranberries and mix well. Add the room temperature sour cream and stir to combine. Place gelatin mixture in the refrigerator until almost set. Stir in the walnuts and return to the refrigerator until the mixture is completely set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 110.3 mg, Sugar 25.8 g

BING CHERRY GELATIN (JELL-O) SALAD



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Make and share this Bing Cherry Gelatin (Jell-O) Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MarielC

Categories     No Cook

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (15 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries in juice
1 (3 ounce) package cherry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Drain the can of cherries and reserve the juice. Dissolve gelatin in the boiling water. Combine reserved cherry juice, lemon juice and enough cold water to equal one cup and add to gelatin. Refrigerate until slightly set. Add cherries and walnuts and pour into a 4 cup mold. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 1.3, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.8

CHERRY GELATIN SALAD WITH BANANAS



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This pretty, molded salad was always on my birthday menu. I love the chunks of banana, the cherry flavor and the festive red color. It's ideal for holiday menus. -Joann Jensen (daughter), Lowell, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries
1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium bananas, sliced
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Additonal sliced banana and chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, reserving liquid in a 1-cup measuring cup; add enough water to measure 1 cup. In a small saucepan, bring mixture to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in cold water and lemon juice., Cover and refrigerate until syrupy, about 40 minutes. Fold in the bananas, pecans and cherries. Transfer to a 6-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm. , Unmold onto a serving platter. Garnish with additional banana and pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHERRY GELATIN FRUIT SALAD



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In her Memphis, Tennessee home, Margaret McNeil jazzes up cherry gelatin with three pantry staples to create this sweet sensation. The no-fuss salad can be assembled in just 10 minutes. Then, let it firm up in the refrigerator.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup applesauce
2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin
1 can (12 ounces) lemon-lime soda
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring applesauce to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Slowly add soda and pineapple. Pour into a 1-1/2 qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY-CHEESE GELATIN SALAD



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THIS recipe was in a community cookbook compiled by our high school's booster club 22 years ago. The measurements and directions were vague so I experimented until I got it right. This is a pretty salad to serve at luncheons and the flavor is light. --Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries
1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 drop almond extract
5 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple and cherries, reserving juices in a 2-cup measuring cup; add enough water to measure 2 cups. Set fruit aside., In a small saucepan, bring juice mixture to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until partially set. , In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, pecans and extract. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Gently fold cheese balls and cherries into gelatin mixture. Transfer to five 1-cup molds coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm. , Unmold onto lettuce-lined plates; arrange pineapple chunks around gelatin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHERRY GELATIN SALAD



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Amy Olson of Louisville, Kentucky stirs pineapple and cherries into this colorful molded salad made with sugar-free cherry and lemon gelatin. With its cherry cola flavor, the salad is a fun take-along dish for a picnic, potluck or family reunion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free cherry gelatin
1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free lemon gelatin
1 can (12 ounces) diet cola
1 can (15 ounces) water-packed pitted dark sweet cherries, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring pineapple and water to a boil. Stir in cherry and lemon gelatin until dissolved. Stir in cola and cherries. Pour into a 4-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts :

CHERRY-APPLESAUCE GELATIN SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6-ounce) package cherry jello
1 (16-ounce) can applesauce
orange rind Grated
1 cup orange juice concentrate
12 ounces citrus-flavored carbonated drinks
mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Mix gelatin and applesauce in a saucepan and heat slowly, stirring, until gelatin dissolves. Stir in orange rind, juice, and carbonated drink. Pour into a 1-quart mold and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Serve with mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CHERRY GELATIN SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Side     Poach

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can 15 oz. pitted dark sweet cherries
1 pkg. 3 oz. Cherry gelatin
1 Tbls. lemon juice
2 med bananas, sliced
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, reserving liquid; add enough water to measure 1 cup. In a small saucepan, bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate until syrupy, about 40 minutes. Fold in bananas, pecans and cherries. Transfer to a 4-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter.

Tips:

  • For a smoother gelatin salad, strain the fruit juice before adding the gelatin.
  • To prevent the gelatin from curdling, whisk it constantly while adding it to the hot liquid.
  • Chill the gelatin salad for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
  • Garnish the gelatin salad with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or chopped nuts before serving.
  • For a fun twist, try making individual gelatin salads in small molds or ramekins.

Conclusion:

Cherry gelatin salad is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its sweet and tangy flavor and refreshing texture, this salad is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a simple dessert for a weekday meal or a special treat for a holiday gathering, cherry gelatin salad is sure to be a hit.

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