Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2009

This is good as is or as a good base for some additions. It is wonderful with pecans or walnuts and some pineapple chucks (well drained or it gets runny). I would recommend keeping it in the fridge for a couple of hours before servng to give it time to set up - it is much better cold....

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Reviewed: Jun. 21, 2009

Like others, I used this as a "starter" recipe and added the works -- pineapple, marshmellows, cream cheese and nuts. It turned out to be very pretty but not very flavorful. In the future I will cut out the condensed milk and add some cherry Jello to the mix.

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Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2009

OK this is a very sweet dessert, but delightful none the less. I did add a few ingredients as this to me was more of a "starter recipe" for all the wonderful variations you can think of. I added one package of philly cream cheese softened, a handful of mini marshmallows, and a handful of "toasted" walnuts. I was contemplating adding pineapple tidbits as another suggested but I think for now I'll leave it alone. I will make this again. Oh, don't forget about mandarin oranges as another alternative.

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Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2009

This recipe was very good except I added marshmallows to it. I would have added pineapples too, but my husband doesn't like them. Next time I will try that though.

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Jeni

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Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2009

This is one of our favorites; if you decide to use pineapple (as other versions of this recipe include), be sure to use pineapple tidbits because you can drain them easily. Using crushed pineapple will dilute the whipped topping and make the salad soupy. Pecans work well with this but the recipe stands on its own: creamy, fruity, sweet good stuff. If you make it and serve immediately, it will be creamy and fluffy; if you wait a few hours, it will be firmer but still smooth; just depends on your preference, we like it both ways.

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Living In: Batesville, Arkansas, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2008

I had ingredients on hand, so decided to try. It was ok, my children had mixed opinions as well. Very sweet with a strong condensed milk flavor, needs something more - like pineapple, nuts or marshmallows to give it some bulk. I probably will give it one more try with the extra ingredients. I personally would not take this to any special occasion.

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Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2008

I also add pineapple and walnuts, do not even consider leaving out the sweetened condensed milk as this will leave you with a sloppy mess. The SC milk is what thickens it. It will last days in the fridge without becoming runny. It takes just minutes to make and items can be kept on hand for an easy dish to bring to any event.

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Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2008

I have made something similar to this at Christmas for many years. I start with a softened 8oz. cream cheese and mix it well with the condensed milk. Then add a can of pineapple and the cherry pie filling and cool whip. It is always a hit! Very sweet, but wonderful with ham or ham balls.

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Sarah

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Reviewed: May 5, 2008

we add pineapple and walnuts to this in my family and freeze part of it... it delicious slightly thawed and completely thawed!!!!

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Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2008

I thought this was great!!! That being said, I would omit the condensed sweetened milk (uneccesary calories in my opinion) and maybe just add a couple drops of the liquid sweetner if you like things real sweet. I also think I would do two cans of pie filling and then the coolwhip! Great recipe thanks!

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2007

i have made this for years, using cherry pie filling, pecans, cool whip, coconut and small marshmellows,, either as a salad alone or you can put this in 2 graham cracker pie shells,,, my family loves it.. hubby especially haha, he is a big eagle brand milk nut haha

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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2007

Delicious!! I also added a drained can of pinapple tid bits and 1/2 bag mini marshmallows...mmmmm!

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2007

This has become a Thanksgiving staple with my family. We add a small can of mandarin oranges and a can of crushed pineapple (both drained). It is quite sweet, but that is what makes it yummy.

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Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2007

Way to sweet! My mother in law adds two cans mandarin oranges drained, and can of crushed pineapple, I add coconut to that, my favorite!

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Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2007

I took others advice and done a little different myself, I used a 16 oz. container of cool whip, and used 1 can of DRAINED crushed pineapple. I also made a graham cracker topping by melting 1 stick of butter or margerine then I crushed up 13 nabisco honey maid grahams and mixed till moist but still (sort of like the consistancy of graham cracker crust). I then placed 1/2 cherry/pineapple mixture in one of the large square ziploc containers(I was taking it for a reunion) then sprinkled the graham cracker topping over the top, then the other half of cherry/pineapple mixture and covered the top with the rest of the graham cracker topping. Everyone loved it and it was gone in no time at all.

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Reviewed: May 31, 2007

Made this for a picnic and loved it. I added pineapple tidbits and fine walnuts. It was so easy to throw together. I'm making it for a funeral this weekend. Will definitely become a regular recipe when I don't have time to bake. Next time I'll use strawberry pie filling, bananas and peanuts. Thanks for the recipe!

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Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2007

Excellent and easy! What more could you ask for.

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2006

Not sophisticated but simple, quick and good. I don't usually make this for entertaining but it's good for a weeknight treat.

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2006

I love this...add some drained pineapple and walnuts and it's hard to walk away from this!

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Sammy

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Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2006

I wasn't a big fan of this (wayy too sweet) but my daughter & her family was. I used dark sweet cherry pie filling & I only used 2/3 of a can of sweetened condensed milk (I used fat free). But I think 1/2 a can would have been plenty sweet. I garnished w/ a bit of sliced almonds. Thanks for the recipe!

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