California Jello Salad

My mother got this recipe from a friend in California in 1953 when she was driving back from Alaska

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 (3 ounce) packages lemon gelatin
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 2  cups  finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1  pint heavy whipping cream

Directions

1. Dissolve Jello in 1 3/4 cups boiling water.
2. Add 15 ice cubes, stir to dissolve. Put Jello in the refrigerator to "soft set".
3. Partially drain pineapple, add to Jello.
4. Add Cheddar Cheese.
5. Whip the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold into Jello mixture.
6. Refrigerate until set (approx. 2 hours).