2½ cups boiling water

3 packages (4-serving size each) cherry flavor gelatin

2¾ cups cold water

1 can (11-ounce or 15 ounces) mandarin orange segments, drained

4 ounce (½ of an 8-ounce package) cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tub (8-ounces) whipped topping, thawed

Stir boiling water into gelatin in medium bowl at least two minutes until completely dissolved.

Stir in cold water. Refrigerate about 1¼ hours or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites). Gently stir in oranges.

Beat cream cheese and sugar in separate medium bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spoon into large serving bowl; cover with gelatin mixture.

Refrigerate two hours or until firm.

Makes 16 servings.