Black cherry jello salad

Ooooh, retro classic unlocked 😄🍒 This is that creamy, sweet-tart Black Cherry Jello Salad you see at holidays and potlucks—and somehow always go back for.

Black Cherry Jello Salad

Ingredients

• 1 box (3 oz) black cherry Jell-O
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 cup Cool Whip, thawed
• Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

1. Dissolve Jell-O
   In a large bowl, stir black cherry Jell-O into boiling water until fully dissolved.
2. Add fruit
   Stir in crushed pineapple (juice and all) and cherry pie filling.
3. Chill slightly
   Refrigerate 20–30 minutes, until thickened but not set.
4. Fold in creamy stuff
   Gently fold in marshmallows, Cool Whip, and nuts if using.
5. Chill to set
   Refrigerate at least 2 hours (overnight is even better).

Old-school tips

• Don’t skip the partial chill before adding Cool Whip or it’ll melt
• For extra creaminess, mix in ½ cup sour cream
• Serve in a glass bowl so people can admire the layers 🍒

Want a no-bake mold version, lighter version, or the Amish-style with cream cheese?