1 pkg. apricot Jello
1 c. boiling water
1/3 c. sugar
Pinch of salt
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1 med. size can crushed pineapple, drained
Maraschino cherries & nuts if desired

Mix Jello with water. Add sugar and salt. Let stand until jelled. Add cream cheese, pineapple, cherries and nuts.