Cherry Gelatin Supreme

Name: Cherry Gelatin Supreme
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 2 cups water, divided; 1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin; 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling; 1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 cup miniature marshmallows; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped; 2 tablespoons chopped pecans

When I was growing up, this yummy, easy-to-make dessert was always on the menu at holiday get-togethers. Years ago, my aunt gave me the recipe, and now when I make it for my family, I think of her. —Janice Rathgeb, Brighton, Illinois

Ingredients

2 cups water, divided
1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Stir in cherry gelatin until dissolved. Stir in pie filling. Pour into an 11x7-in. dish. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.
In a small saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Stir in lemon gelatin until dissolved. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Beat in lemon gelatin and pineapple. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
Fold in the marshmallows and whipped cream. Spoon over cherry layer; sprinkle with pecans. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.

Test Kitchen Tips

Consider festive jello salad recipes for an old fashioned twist on a vintage Thanksgiving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 248 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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pastrychef714

Aug 26, 2019

This recipe is a long time favorite for our family, too. I still have the page I tore out of my Better Homes and Gardens magazine many years ago. I substitute sour cream for the mayonnaise
morette

Oct 7, 2017

IF I DONT HAVE LEMON GELATIN WHAT CAN BE SUBSTITUTED
DarleneI

Jul 1, 2015

My mom use to make this recipe, too. I think I'll make it for this holiday week-end. It was delicious!
bj cookin

May 18, 2012

very tasty. will be making this again
GinSnap53

Jul 24, 2011

Where is the Ingredients List?
Lesa C

Dec 23, 2010

This is one of the best jello recipes!
Cooking N Maize

Dec 25, 2009

Very good. Nice creamy and not to sweet. Will make this again.