1 (8 oz.) can dark sweet pitted cherries
1 (4 serving) pkg. cherry flavored Jello
1 1/2 c. crushed ice
2 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened and cut up

Drain cherries, reserving syrup. Add water to syrup to make 3/4 cup. Pour into small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Pour boiling liquid into blender. Add gelatin. Cover and blend at low speed until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 30 seconds. Add crushed ice and cream cheese. Blend at high speed for 1 minute. Pour into 4 cup mold or bowl. Drop cherries into gelatin mixture, one at a time. Chill until firm, about 1 hour. Unmold. Makes 8 servings.