Sweetheart Salad Recipe

Name: Sweetheart 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 (undrained); 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1/4 c. maraschino cherry juice; 2 (3 oz. each) pkg. cream cheese, softened; 12 maraschino cherries, quartered; 2 to 3 drops red food coloring (optional); 1 (12 oz.) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed

Servings: persons

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

1
Soften gelatin in cold water.
2
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring sugar and pineapple (with juice) to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Add gelatin and stir until dissolved.
5
Add lemon and cherry juices.
6
Cool to lukewarm.
7
Whisk in cream cheese until thoroughly combined.
8
Stir in the cherries and food coloring, if desired.
9
Chill until slightly thickened. Fold in whipped topping.

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

Yes, Sweetheart 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.

Sweetheart Salad

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