Creamy Cherry Bliss Salad 🍒🥗

Bing Cherry Salad Recipe

Description: This delightful Bing Cherry Salad is a cherished family recipe passed down through generations. Perfect for summer gatherings or holiday feasts, this light dessert is sure to become a favorite among your loved ones. The cook time allows the salad to set, enhancing its flavors and textures.

• Cook Time: 2 hours
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours and 25 minutes
• Recipe Category: Dessert
• Keywords: Cheese, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Refrigerator, < 4 Hours

Ingredients:

• 1 package Philadelphia Cream Cheese
• 1 cup bing cherries
• 1 cup cherry juice
• 1 cup water
• 2 packages cherry-flavored gelatin
• 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (optional)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

• Calories: 327.3
• Fat Content: 18.8g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7.4g
• Cholesterol Content: 31.2mg
• Sodium Content: 298.5mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 35.9g
• Fiber Content: 3.1g
• Sugar Content: 28.4g
• Protein Content: 7.5g

Instructions:

1. Dissolve Jello in hot cherry juice: In a medium bowl, dissolve the cherry-flavored gelatin in hot cherry juice. Stir until completely dissolved.

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2. Add cold water: Pour cold water into the gelatin mixture, stirring well to combine. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken slightly.

3. Cream the cheese until soft: In a separate mixing bowl, cream the Philadelphia Cream Cheese until soft and smooth.

4. Add nuts to cream cheese: If desired, fold chopped nuts into the softened cream cheese, incorporating them evenly.

5. Form into small balls and freeze: Roll the cream cheese mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and let the cheese balls firm up while the Jello sets.

6. Fold in Cheese balls and pitted cherries: Once the Jello has thickened but not fully set, remove the baking sheet from the freezer. Gently fold in the frozen cream cheese balls and pitted cherries into the partially set Jello mixture.

7. Chill in refrigerator until set: Pour the combined mixture into a serving dish or individual molds. Refrigerate the Bing Cherry Salad until fully set, typically about 2 hours or until firm to the touch.

8. Serve and enjoy: Once set, remove the Bing Cherry Salad from the refrigerator, slice if necessary, and serve chilled. Enjoy this delightful dessert with family and friends!

Tips:

• For added texture and flavor, consider using chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts in the cream cheese mixture.
• To save time, you can prepare the cream cheese balls in advance and store them in the freezer until needed.
• Experiment with different variations of fruit such as sliced strawberries or raspberries for a unique twist on this classic recipe.
• Adjust the sweetness of the salad by adding more or less sugar to the cherry-flavored gelatin mixture according to your preference.
• To make individual servings, pour the mixture into muffin tins or small molds before chilling in the refrigerator.

Dietary Information:

• This Bing Cherry Salad is suitable for vegetarians.
• To make it gluten-free, ensure that the cherry-flavored gelatin is certified gluten-free.
• For a lower-fat option, you can use reduced-fat cream cheese in place of the regular Philadelphia Cream Cheese.
• To reduce the sugar content, opt for sugar-free cherry-flavored gelatin and use fresh cherries instead of canned ones.

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Bing Cherry Salad, a perfect combination of creamy cheese, juicy cherries, and refreshing Jello. Whether served as a light dessert on a warm summer day or as a sweet treat during the holiday season, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and become a family favorite for years to come! 🍒🥗