Sweet Heart Salad Recipe

Name: Sweet Heart Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1/4 c. cold water; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1/4 c. maraschino cherry juice; 2 pkg. cream cheese, softened; 12 maraschino cherries, quartered; 2 to 3 drops red food coloring; 1 (12 oz.) container whipped topping; lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
1/2 c. sugar
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. maraschino cherry juice
2 pkg. cream cheese, softened
12 maraschino cherries, quartered
2 to 3 drops red food coloring
1 (12 oz.) container whipped topping
lettuce leaves

1
Soften gelatin in cold water.
2
In a saucepan, bring to a boil the sugar and pineapple with juice, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
3
Add lemon and cherry juices.
4
Cool to lukewarm.
5
Whisk in cheese until thoroughly combined.
6
Stir in cherries and food coloring.
7
Chill until slightly thickened.
8
Fold in Cool Whip. Pour in a 9 x 13 x 2-inch dish.
9
Yields 12 to 16 servings.

473

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin, 1/4 c. cold water, 1/2 c. sugar, 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, and more.

Yes, Sweet Heart Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Sweet Heart Salad

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