Dissolve gelatin in boiling water in bowl. Stir in strawberries, pineapple, bananas, and walnuts (optional). Pour half the mixture into a 9x13-inch dish. Chill until firm; keep remaining mixture at room temperature. Prepare cheesecake mix using package directions, omitting graham cracker crumbs. Spoon cheesecake filling over congealed layer. Spoon remaining gelatin mixture over top. Chill until firm. Add Cool Whip to top. Yield- 18 servings
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