Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Drain peaches, reserving syrup. Add enough additional water to reserved syrup to make 2 cups liquid. Add to dissolved gelatin; chill until partially set.
Pour 1 1/2 cups gelatin into 10 x 6 x 1 3/4-inch baking dish. Leave remaining gelatin at room temperature. Chill gelatin in baking dish until almost set.
Halve peaches, discarding pits.
Combine cream cheese, celery and nuts; fill peach cavities. Arrange filled peach halves on the almost-set gelatin. Gently spoon remaining gelatin over and around peaches. Chill until firm, several hours or overnight.
Makes 8 servings. |