Jello Cheese Salad

Recipe from: Mom, Erin Kay Smith Ferguson, who received it from Mimi, Jennie Miller Ferguson (1960's)

1 cup sugar

1 small can crushed pineapple

1 cup water

1/2 pint whipping cream

1-3 oz. pkg. lemon Jello gelatin

juice of one lemon

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Pour water over Jello and set aside.  Bring pineapple, lemon juice, and sugar to a boil.  Boil for 3 minutes.  Pour over Jello mixture, stir to dissolve.  When it starts to congeal, add whipped cream and grated cheese.  Chill until very firm.