2 (3 oz.) strawberry jello
1 c. boiling water
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sliced strawberries, partially thawed
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 medium bananas, mashed
1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
1 (10 1/2 oz.) pkg. unbaked cheesecake mix

Dissolve jello in boiling water. Stir in fruit and nuts. Pour 1/2 of mix into 9 x 13 pan. Chill until firm. Store remaining mixture at room temperature. Prepare cheesecake filling according to package directions. Reserve crumbs for later use. Spoon cheesecake filling over congealed fruit mix. Spoon remaining gelatin mixture over filling and chill until firm.

Yields about 18 servings.