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Frozen Cherry Salad

Name: Frozen Cherry Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling; 2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained; Maraschino cherries and orange wedges, optional

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8 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. + freezing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Gail Sykora, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jul. 12, 2023

Pretty slices of this refreshing salad are dotted with colorful cherries for a festive look. The flavor is pleasant and not overly sweet like some frozen cherry recipes. Prepared in advance and frozen, it's a treat that fits into many different menus. I serve it throughout the year. —Gail Sykora, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Test Kitchen Tips

Dark sweet cherries are larger and firmer than sour cherries. While sweet cherries are popular and delicious for eating out of hand, they’re often too sweet for making desserts. Sour cherries are generally considered better for baking. However, sweet cherries in a dessert recipe can allow you to get by with using less sugar.

When making the filling, be sure to gently fold in the whipped topping just until it’s blended. The topping will deflate if it’s overhandled.

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Frozen Cherry Salad

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:10 min

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
Maraschino cherries and orange wedges, optional

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and whipped topping. Stir in pie filling. Fold oranges into cream cheese mixture.

2
Transfer to a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Cover and freeze overnight. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before cutting. Garnish with cherries and orange wedges if desired.