Frosted Strawberrie Salad

Ingredients

• 2 packages (6 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
• 3 cups boiling water
• 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed or Fresh
• 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, not drained
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
• TOPPING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• Fresh strawberries and mint

Directions

• In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in strawberries and pineapple. Refrigerate until partially set.
• Stir in pecans and cherries. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Chill for 2 hours or until firm.
• For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme just until combined; fold in whipped topping. Spread over salad. Chill for several hours or overnight. Cut into squares. Garnish with strawberries and mint. Yield: 16-20 servings.