1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple
2 (3 oz.) pkgs. lemon flavored Jello
1 (7 oz.) bottle ginger ale
1 (1 lb.) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (2 oz.) pkg. dessert topping mix (Dream Whip)
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add water to make 1 cup, heat to boil. Dissolve gelatin in hot liquid; cool. Gently stir in ginger ale. Chill until partially set. Add fruits. Mix with hand mixer until blended and fluffy. Turn into dish (you may use 9x9x2 dish or a ring mold). Chill until firm. Prepare topping mix according to package directions. Blend in cream cheese. Spread over gelatin. Toast nuts in 1 tbsp. butter at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Sprinkle atop and chill. Serves 9.