Hidden Pear Salad

By ctaubenheim

Ingredients

• 1 can 16 oz pears, liquid drained & reserved
• 1 pkg (3 oz) lime flavored jello
• 1 pkg (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 tsp lemon juice
• 1 envelope Dream Whip whipped topping mix
• lettuce leaves

Preparation

Step 1

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, puree pears in a blender. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and lemon juice until fluffy and smooth. Add pureed 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.