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nancy's black cherry & cranberry heaven

Recipe by
Monica Gower
Denton, TX

My very dear friend Nancy makes this heavenly dessert. The cherries and pecans may be omitted, and it's still just as good. It's now one of my and my husband's favorite desserts!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For nancy's black cherry & cranberry heaven

  • 1 box
    black cherry jello (large)
  • 1 can
    crushed pineapple, drained, reserve and chill juice
  • 1 can
    whole cranberry sauce
  • 1 can
    dark cherries, pitted, drained, reserve and chill juice
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans
  • TOPPING
  • 1 pkg
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla

How To Make nancy's black cherry & cranberry heaven

  • 1
    Make jello with boiling water use the chilled juices rather than cold water use ice cubes to mix to equal about 1 1/2 cups.
  • 2
    Add cranberry & pineapple mix
  • 3
    Pecans can either be mixed in or sprinkled on top, refrigerate overnight, or until set.
  • 4
    TOPPING: Mix with hand mixer till smooth ... spread on set jello. ENJOY!
  • 5
    This will fit nicely in a 9 x 13 pan.

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