Cherry Cola Salad

Ingredients

 * 1 can (16 1/2 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
 * 1/2 cup Flaked coconut (optional)
 * 2 pkt (3 oz) cream cheese softened

Directions

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