Pear Cooler

This is from ToH's Mom's Best Made Easy. Submitted by Jeri Clayton, in UT who says, My daughter and I had eaten a cold fruit soup while on vacation. When we got home, we tried to create our own version--and wound up with this yummy smoothie. Everyone who tries it, enjoys it.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 1 (15 1/4ounce) can  sliced pears, undrained
• 2  cups  ice cubes
• 1 (2 5/8ounce) envelope  whipped dessert topping mix
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla (optional) or 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract (optional)

Directions

1. In a blender, combine all the ingredients, cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.