Party Pink Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (No. 2) can crushed pineapple
24 large marshmallows
1 (3 oz.) pkg. strawberry jello
1 (12 oz.) carton cottage cheese
3/4 c. chopped pecans
1/4 c. maraschino cherries
1/2 pt. whipped heavy cream

Preparation

Drain juice from can of pineapple.
Mix juice with 24 marshmallows.
Place over low heat until marshmallows dissolve. Remove; add jello.
Stir until dissolved.
Cool slightly.
Add cottage cheese, pineapple, chopped nuts and cherries.
Fold in whipped cream.
Pour into a 9 x 9-inch pan.
Chill until firm.