Frozen Fruit Salad Dessert

Like Capital-One, I don't leave home without it. For family or church gatherings, there's always a couple of requests for this oh-so-easy salad/dessert. Be mindful, though...it really freezes up and does take some time to thaw out enough to enjoy the full-bodied flavor. After all the times I've made it, though, I almost always forget to bring it out early as a salad. Sooo, once the meal is over I present it as dessert!!

• Ready In: 4 hrs
• Serves: 15-18

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
• 1⁄4 cup cherry juice
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 2 1⁄2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1 (8 ounce) container  whipped topping

Directions

1. Drain cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice; set aside.
2. Combine cream cheese and pineapple with juice in medium bowl; mix on medium speed 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in oranges, cherries, and cherry juice.
4. Gently fold in marshmallows and whipped topping.
5. Spread evenly in 13x9x2 baking pan.
6. Freeze until set.
7. Can be made one day ahead.