Berry Cream Salad

2 C. water

1 (6 oz.) package strawberry flavored gelatin mix

1 (10 oz.) package frozen strawberries, thawed

1 (16 oz.) can whole cranberry sauce

1/2 C. chopped pecans

8 leaves lettuce

1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, softened

1 C. sour cream

1/3 C. white sugar

1 T. lemon juice

Boil the water and combine with the strawberry flavored gelatin mix in a medium bowl. Mix in the strawberries, cranberry sauce and pecans. Transfer to a 2 quart mold. Chill in the refrigerator 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.

Place the molded gelatin mixture on a serving plate and surround the base with lettuce leaves.

In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and lemon juice with an electric mixer until well blended. Use this mixture as a topping for each serving of salad.