Bing Cherry Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (No. 2) can Bing cherries, seeded and drained
1 (No. 2) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 c. juice and water
1 pkg. black cherry gelatin
1 pkg. raspberry, cherry or strawberry gelatin
2 small pkg. cream cheese
1 c. celery, finely diced (optional)
1 c. nuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 c. flaked coconut (optional)

Preparation

Heat fruit juice to boiling; pour over the gelatin.
Stir well until dissolved.
Add Coca-Cola or 7-Up.
Chill until slightly thickened.
Break up or beat cream cheese and add to fruits and nuts.
Fold into gelatin.
Chill until firm.
Amounts of pineapple, cherries, cream cheese and nuts may be varied.