Apricot Gelatin Salad (T&T) Posted by Bev 7/27/2001 7:58 am This has become one of our favorite salads. My grandkids like it for dessert. 1 large (6 ounce) or 2 small packages apricot gelatin 2 cups boiling water 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained and chopped 1/2 cup walnuts 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed Additional chopped walnuts (optional) In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add pineapple to gelatin and set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and pineapple juice until smooth. Stir in gelatin mixture; chill until partially set, stirring occasionally. Stir in apricots and walnuts, fold in whipped topping. Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch dish. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired. Chill until firm.