APRICOT CHEESE SALAD

Ingredients:

• 1 can apricots, drained
• 1 can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 package orange Jello
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 cup reserved fruit juices
• 1¾ cups miniature marshmallows

Topping:

• ½ cup sugar
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup reserved fruit juice
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 cup whipping cream, whipped
• ¾ cup grated American cheese

Instructions:

1. Dissolve Jello in hot water and stir in 1 cup of reserved fruit juices. Chill until slightly set.
2. Fold in drained fruits and marshmallows. Pour into a rinsed 11x7-inch pan. Chill until firm.
3. For the topping, combine sugar, flour, and egg in a saucepan. Stir in reserved juice and cook over low heat until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in butter, and let cool.
4. Fold in whipped cream and spread over the firm Jello salad. Sprinkle with grated cheese before serving.