1 (3 oz.) black cherry or dark red Jello
1 can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 c. cut-up grapes (optional)
16 marshmallows
1 half-pint whipping cream
1 sm. pkg. cream cheese, softened

Mix Jello with 1 cup of hot water, add cranberry sauce and mix well. Stir in nuts and grapes, if desired. Chill until firm. Cut up the marshmallows in a bowl and pour the whipping cream over them to soften. Let this mixture set overnight.

The next day, stir the softened cream cheese into the marshmallow mixture; beat with mixer until fluffy. Spread over Jello salad.