Ingredients

• 4 cups cold cola-flavored carbonated beverage (such as Coca-Cola®), divided
• 2 (3 ounce) packages cherry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
• 1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted Bing cherries, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)

Instructions

1. Bring 2 cups cola-flavored carbonated beverage to a boil in a pot; add gelatin mix and stir to dissolve completely. Remove pot from heat and let cool slightly, gradually stirring cherries, pineapple, and pecans into the gelatin mixture before it sets.
2. Pour gelatin mixture into a large bowl add remaining chilled cola beverage and stir.
3. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours; garnish with Cheddar cheese and creamy salad dressing.