2 (3 oz.) pkg. strawberry Jello
1 pt. half & half
1 c. boiling water
1 sm. can crushed pineapple
1/2 c. chopped pecans
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 box Jello cheesecake
Large Cool Whip

Combine first 3 ingredients. Then add next 3 ingredients, cutting through cream cheese with fork. Pour 1/2 of this mixture in large bowl and chill until set.

Prepare filling of Jello cheesecake. Pour on top of congealed mixture. Chill. Add remaining mixture and chill. Spread Cool Whip on top. Leave in refrigerator.