Very Cherry Salad Recipe

A burst of sweet cherry flavor! This incredibly easy Very Cherry Salad recipe combines juicy cherries, fluffy marshmallows, and crunchy walnuts in a creamy, dreamy custard sauce. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a delightful dessert any time! Ready in under 40 minutes.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 558.2 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Very Cherry Salad

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How to Make Very Cherry Salad

  1. Combine 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted), 1 cup mini marshmallows, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts in a medium bowl.
  2. In a separate saucepan, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk until smooth.
  4. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a custard-like consistency (about 10-15 minutes). Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.
  5. Pour the warm custard sauce over the cherry mixture, gently stirring to combine.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill completely.
  7. Serve chilled. Keeps for 4-5 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

310g

Fat

9g

Carbs

31g