Cherry Cola Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple
1 (10 oz.) maraschino cherries
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cherry flavored gelatin
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese (soft)
3/4 c. cola beverage
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Drain pineapple and cherries, reserving liquids in a medium saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over liquid mixture and let stand 1 minute. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until gelatin dissolves; remove from heat. Add cream cheese, stirring until smooth. Stir in fruit, cola beverage and pecans. Pour into a lightly oiled 4-cup mold. Cover and refrigerate.