Cherry-Cream Cheese Layered Gelatin Salad

 

2

boxes (4-serving size each) cherry-flavored gelatin

1 1/2

cups boiling water

2

cups frozen unsweetened sweet cherries

2

cans (8 oz each) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

1/2

cup honey-nut cream cheese (from 8-oz container)

Leaf lettuce leaves, if desired

• 1 In large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water, stirring constantly. Stir in frozen cherries until thawed. Stir in pineapple.
• 2 Into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish or another serving dish, pour about half of the gelatin mixture. Refrigerate 30 to 45 minutes or until set.
• 3 Drop cream cheese by small spoonfuls over set gelatin mixture; carefully spread to cover. Pour remaining gelatin mixture over top. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until set. Cut into squares. Serve on lettuce leaves.