Hidden Pear Salad

Submitted by WJKing

"This is one of my kids' favorite 'salads'! They love the pear flavor - and of course the jello flavor, too! This is quick & easy! Can be eaten as a salad or as a dessert. We've served it both ways. ENJOY!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can pears, liquid drained & reserved
• 1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin
• 3 -4 ounces cream cheese
• 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 8 ounces Cool Whip

directions

1. Bring pear liquid to a boil.
2. Stir in gelatin until dissolved.
3. Cool until syrupy.
4. Puree pears in a blender.
5. Beat cream cheese& lemon juice until fluffy& smooth.
6. Add pureed pears& mix well.
7. Fold Cool Whip into pear mixture.
8. Fold in cooled gelatin.
9. Pour into an oiled 4 1/2 cup mold (or into a dish).
10. Chill overnight.

Reviews

[Theresa P]

OH WOW !!!!This is light , fruity and LUSCIOUS !!!! This has quickly become a family favorite around here. Great summer dessert . I would give you more stars if I could ! THANKS for posting this !

 

[wife2armyman]

This is so good. Its almost the same as a long time friend of the family used to make. Except she used lemon jello and put whip cream and nuts on top.

 

[winkki]

This was a salad from my husband's childhood; he was very happy when I found it for him again (and so were the kids!)...they all gave it five stars. It is a unique blend of creamy and tangy at the same time. The only change I made was to add about 1 cup of mini-marshmallows. Thanks so much for posting!

 

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

I Tserved this with our St. Patty's Day dinner. I only had a small amount (1/4 cup) of Cool Whip, but it was wonderfully creamy, a texture like ultra thick pudding. You really taste the pears in the flavor. We all enjoyed this with our chicken shepard's pie. Roxygirl