2 (1 lb.) cans dark sweet cherries (pitted 4 cups)
1 (3 oz.) pkg. strawberry gelatin (Jello)
1 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 c. Coca-Cola
1 can (2 1/2 c.) crushed pineapple
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cherry gelatin (Jello)
3 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese

Drain juices from cherries and pineapple. Bring 2 cups juice to boil (save any remaining juice for another use). Dissolve gelatins in boiling liquid. Cool. Add Coca-Cola; stir and chill. Cut up cream cheese then add cream cheese along with cherries, pineapple and nuts to mixture. Pour into mold or dish.

Place in refrigerator to congeal. Unmold and serve, or if prepared in a dish, cut into squares and serve. As a garnish or decoration you may add one tablespoon of Cool Whip to each serving.

NOTE: Dark sweet cherries are difficult to find. Kroger has one brand in 1-pound size cans (2 cups).