1 (3 oz.) pkg. strawberry gelatin
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
1 (24 oz.) container small curd cottage cheese
1/2 pt. whipping cream
20 maraschino cherries, halved

In medium saucepan, combine gelatin and pineapple with juice. Heat until all gelatin is dissolved. Set aside. In a large bowl, whip whipping cream with mixer about 2 minutes. Fold in cottage cheese, cherries and gelatin mixture. Place in an 8-inch square pan and refrigerate overnight. Top with whipped cream and additional cherries before serving.

Serves 8 to 10.

To make salad in a 9 x 13-inch pan, double the recipe.