Ingredients
3 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin2-1/3 cups boiling water2 cans (16-1/2 ounces each) pitted dark sweet cherries1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits1/3 cup lemon juice1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 cup mayonnaise6 ounces cream cheese, softenedDash salt1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts
Preparation
In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Drain fruits, reserving enough cherry and pineapple juices to measure 2-1/2 cups; add to gelatin with lemon juice. Set fruits aside.
Divide gelatin mixture in half. Set aside one portion of gelatin at room temperature; chill the other portion until partially set. Fold pineapple into chilled gelatin; pour into a 13x9-in. dish. Chill until almost firm.
In a small bowl, beat the cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese and salt until light and fluffy. Spread over chilled gelatin layer. Refrigerate until firm. Chill reserved gelatin mixture until partially set. Fold in cherries and nuts; spread over cream cheese layer. Chill for at least 3 hours.
