nancy's black cherry & cranberry heaven

10 Pinches
Denton, TX
Updated on Nov 24, 2015

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!

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

Ingredients

  • 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 cup chopped pecans
  • TOPPING
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make nancy's black cherry & cranberry heaven

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Add cranberry & pineapple mix
  • Step 3
    Pecans can either be mixed in or sprinkled on top, refrigerate overnight, or until set.
  • Step 4
    TOPPING: Mix with hand mixer till smooth ... spread on set jello. ENJOY!
  • Step 5
    This will fit nicely in a 9 x 13 pan.

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