Sweetheart Jell-O Salad

Name: Sweetheart Jell-O Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup cold water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 12 maraschino cherries, quartered; 2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional; 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; Lettuce leaves, optional

Instructions

Prep:20min

My cousin served this tasty salad to my family at a memorable Sunday dinner many years ago. I've added this special dish to my menu for Valentine's Day, but I prepare it for other holidays as well. It's so colorful that it adds a festive touch to your table.

Updated at: Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:30:33 GMT