Coca Cola Fruit Dessert (Printable Version)
A chilled dessert blending Coca Cola, cherries, pineapple, cream cheese, and whipped topping for a sweet finish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits and Juices
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20 oz crushed pineapple, drained but juice reserved
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15 oz pitted dark sweet cherries in heavy syrup, drained but juice reserved
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1 cup reserved pineapple juice
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1 cup reserved cherry juice
→ Gelatin and Soda
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6 oz cherry flavored gelatin (two 3-oz packages)
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8 oz Coca Cola (glass bottle preferred)
→ Nuts and Dairy
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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8 oz thawed whipped topping
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
→ Garnish
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Maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 -
Measure 1 cup each of reserved pineapple and cherry juices. Add water if needed to total 2 cups of liquid.
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Bring the juice mixture to a low boil over medium-high heat, then remove from heat and transfer to a heat-safe bowl.
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Stir cherry gelatin packets into the hot juice until fully dissolved.
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Gradually stir in Coca Cola. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes until mixture reaches a syrupy consistency.
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Remove plastic wrap, then fold in crushed pineapple, cherries, and chopped walnuts evenly.
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Transfer the mixture into a 3-quart footed trifle bowl or serving container, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
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Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in thawed whipped topping until well combined.
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Spread the cream mixture over the set gelatin and decorate with maraschino cherries. Keep refrigerated until serving.