1 1/2 c. hot water
1 pkg. any flavor gelatin
3 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 c. Cool Whip or whipped evaporated milk
3 oz. bottle maraschino cherries (opt.), cut up
1 c. coarsely broken nutmeats
1 can fruit cocktail or any other fruits

Pour hot water on gelatin. Stir until it is dissolved and then allow to stand until mixture is slightly congealed. Add cheese and blend well. Fold Cool Whip into gelatin and cheese mixture. Add fruit and nutmeats and mix well. Pour into ring mold. Chill for about 3 hours. May add fruit in center of mold after.