Pineapple Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small can crushed pineapple
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 large Cool Whip
1/2 c. cold water
1 envelope Knox gelatine
3 oz. cream cheese
10 to 12 maraschino cherries, chopped fine (optional)

Preparation

Heat pineapple and sugar; bring to a boil.
Dissolve gelatine in 1/2 cup cold water.
Add slowly to mixture.
Add cream cheese. Stir in until it is dissolved.
Remove from heat and cool.
Fold in Cool Whip and maraschino cherries.
Pour into a mold and refrigerate until set for several hours.