Cousin Janet's Rockin' Cherry Coke Jello Surprise
Originally called "Southern Belle Salad", by the Coca-Cola Company.
My cousin Janet is the reigning queen of superb potluck food. She never brings a flop to the table. Surprise... It's awesome!
1 (16 oz.) can pitted dark sweet cherries
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cherry Jello
1 c. Coca-cola
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 c. chopped pecans
Drain cherry juice. Bring 3/4 cup of the juice to boiling. Add Jello, stir until
dissolved. Stir in Coca-cola and lemon juice. Chill until mixture mounds
lightly. Cut cream cheese into very small pieces (tiny cubes). Fold cheese,
nuts, and whole cherries into mixture. Chill until firm.
