Cherry Cola Salad

Ingredients

 * 1 can (16½ oz) pitted dark sweet cherries
 * 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple
 * 1 pkt (3 oz) raspberry-flavored gelatin
 * 2 can (12 oz) cola-type beverage chilled
 * 1 cup finely chopped celery
 * 1 cup pecans chopped
 * ½ cup flaked coconut (optional)
 * 2 pkt (3 oz) cream cheese softened

Directions

 * 1) Drain cherries and pineapple reserving juice.
 * 2) Add enough water to juice to equal two cups liquid.
 * 3) Bring liquid to a boil; add gelatin, stirring to dissolve.
 * 4) Stir in cola beverage.
 * 5) Chill until slightly thickened.
 * 6) Combine, celery, pecans, cherries, pineapple and coconut if desired.
 * 7) Beat cream cheese till smooth and fluffy, add to fruit mixture, stirring well.
 * 8) Pour cream cheese mixture into gelatin.