1 (15 1/4 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained
2 (3 oz.) pkg. apricot-flavored gelatin
2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows
2 (6 oz.) jars apricot baby food
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 3/4 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 c. sliced banana (optional)
1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice; set aside. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add marshmallows, stirring until slightly melted. Stir in pineapple and apricot baby food. Chill until consistency of unbeaten egg white.

Combine cream cheese and reserved pineapple juice; beat on low speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in whipped topping. Fold into gelatin mixture.

If desired, arrange banana slices in bottom of a lightly oiled 8x12x2 inch dish. Pour gelatin mixture over bananas. Sprinkle with chopped pecans, if desired. Chill until firm. Yield: 12 servings.