Grapefruit Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve gelatin in 9 tablespoons of cold water.
2. 2
   Dissolve sugar in 1 cup boiling water.
3. 3
   Add gelatin to mixture while still hot.
4. 4
   Cool; add 3 cups of grapefruit sections and 1 cup juice. Put 1/2 of mixture into bowl and let congeal in refrigerator. Make sure remaining mixture doesn't congeal.
5. 5
   Soften cream cheese (add milk, if necessary).
6. 6
   Add chopped nuts.
7. 7
   Spread evenly on first layer when it has congealed, then add remaining mixture. Add maraschino cherries for color.