INGREDIENTS
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Crust:
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1 1/2 c. vanilla wafer crumbs (I give vanilla wafer cookies a quick whirl in the food processor)
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2 T. butter, melted
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Filling:
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1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
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3/4 c. sugar
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1/2 c. cold water
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2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
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1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, cubed
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1 1/2 c. halved seedless grapes
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1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained and cut in half
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1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, drained and roughly chopped
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1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
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2 c. whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)