Shelly's Recipe

FROZEN CHERRY SALAD

Category: Dessert Salads

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 oz) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
2 (11 oz each) cans mandarin oranges, drained
Maraschino cherries and orange wedges, optional

In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and whipped topping. Stir in pie filling. Set aside 1/4 cup oranges for garnish. Fold remaining oranges into cream cheese mixture. Transfer to a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Cover and freeze overnight. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before cutting. Garnish with reserved mandarin oranges, cherries and oranges if desired. Yield: 12 servings.