Description
Craving a fun and nostalgic dessert that doubles as a crowd-pleaser? Cherry Coke Jello is a vibrant, easy recipe that combines the fizzy sweetness of soda with fruity gelatin and a creamy topping. Perfect as a quick dessert, party treat, or unique addition to your list of dinner ideas and food ideas. With its balance of light texture and bold cherry-cola flavor, this easy recipe is ideal for holidays, potlucks, or even a quick sweet snack.
Ingredients
2 cups Cherry Coke
1 package (3 oz) cherry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1 cup whipped topping
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Add cherry gelatin to a bowl and pour in boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved.
2. Mix in cold water, then gently stir in Cherry Coke to combine.
3. Fold in drained pineapple and chopped cherries evenly.
4. Pour mixture into a serving dish and refrigerate for 2–3 hours until partially set.
5. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
6. Fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
7. Spread topping over partially set gelatin carefully to keep layers intact.
8. Chill for another 3–4 hours or overnight until fully set.
9. Garnish with whole cherries before serving.
Notes
Make sure gelatin is completely dissolved to avoid grainy texture.
Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid.
Allow the base layer to partially set before adding topping for clean layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg