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Cream Cheese Cherry Fluff Dessert

Step back in time with this delicious Cream Cheese Cherry Fluff Dessert just like Mom always made for special occasions.
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Judy Wilson

Ingredients

  • 20 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 20 ounce can fruit cocktail salad, drained
  • Juice from can of fruit cocktail salad
  • 16 ounces maraschino cherries, cut in half (Stems removed)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp maraschino cherries juice
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 8 ounce container Cool Whip
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, Cool Whip, powdered sugar, fruit cocktail salad juice and one tablespoon of the maraschino cherries juice (to give it the pink color). Mix until combined.
  • Fold in all fruit, marshmallows and nuts. Mix until combined.
  • Chill several hours or overnight before serving.