Creamy Pear Salad 1 (16 ounce) can pears, liquid drained and reserved 1 small box lime gelatin 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 envelope whipped topping mix Lettuce leaves
In a saucepan, bring pear liquid to a boil. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Remove from the heat and cool at room temperature until syrupy.
Meanwhile, purée pears in a blender. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and lemon juice until fluffy and smooth. Add puréed pears and mix well.
Prepare whipped topping according to package directions; fold into pear mixture. Fold in cooled gelatin. Pour into an oiled 4 1/2 cup mold. Chill overnight.
Just before serving, unmold salad onto a lettuce-lined platter.
