Molded Cherry Coke Salad

Low-fat, low-sugar version of Cherry Coke Salad. Different from any other posted. Cook time is chilling time.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 mold

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup water, very cold
• 3 (1/4ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
• 4  cups  diet cola, flat
• 1 (1/4ounce) package  unsweetened Kool-Aid powdered drink mix, Black Cherry
• 3 (1 g) packages Splenda sugar substitute
• 8  ounces low-fat cream cheese
• 1⁄2 cup coconut, flaked
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

1. Soften gelatin in cold water for about 2 minutes in a glass measuring cup. Set cup in the microwave and cook on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir well and check to see if you can see through it. If not, microwave for a few more seconds. Pour into a large bowl.
2. Add flat cola, sweetener, and Kool-Aid®. Stir until there is no fizz remaining.
3. Place 1 cup of this liquid mixture into a bowl with the cream cheese and mix with an electric mixer until completely blended.
4. Combine cream cheese mixture and remainder of cola mixture until completely blended.
5. Place in the refrigerator and watch it for the beginning signs of gelling.
6. Stir occasionally to keep cream cheese blended.
7. When mixture begins to thicken, add pecans and coconut. It should be thick enough to suspend the chopped ingredients at this point.
8. Once it has reached this stage to pour it in an elegant mold if you like. Return to refrigerator and allow to set firm.
9. Serve with fat-free cool whip.