1 package cherry gelatin
9 ounces crushed pineapple
1 small bottle maraschino cherries
3 ounces cream cheese
6 ounces cola beverage
1/2 cup chopped pecans (or your favorite nut)

Drain crushed pineapple and maraschino cherries; save juice. Dissolve gelatin in heated pineapple and cherry juice and cola. Stir in cream cheese until smooth. Chill mixture until very thick. Add crushed pineapple, maraschino cherries, and pecans into chilled mixture. Pour mixture into 1 quart mold. Chill again until firm. Makes 6 servings.