Ingredients:
* 2 (16 oz.) cans Royal Anne cherries, drained, reserving juice
* 20-oz. can crushed pineapple, drained, reserving juice
* 1 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin
* 3-oz. pkg. cherry Jell-O
* 2 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
* 1 cup sour cream
* 1 cup chopped celery
* 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Preparation:
Combine reserved juice from canned fruit and measure. Add water, if necessary, to make 2 cups. In small bowl, soften unflavored gelatin in 1/2 cup of this fruit juice for 1-2 minutes. Heat in microwave for 30-60 seconds, or until gelatin dissolves, stirring once during cooking. Set aside. Bring remaining 1-1/2 cups juice to boil in medium saucepan. In large bowl, dissolve cherry Jell-O in this boiling fruit juice. Set aside to cool slightly. In another large bowl, beat cream cheese until very soft and fluffy. Add sour cream and beat well until smooth. Add 1/2 cup of the dissolved cherry Jell-O gradually and beat until smooth. Slowly add remaining dissolved cherry Jell-O mixture and dissolved unflavored gelatin mixture. Stir until blended. Add drained cherries, pineapple, celery, and almonds. Pour into 2 quart mold, cover, and chill overnight until well set. Unmold and serve. 10-12 servings
