Strawberry Pear Gelatin

By Judycakes

Ingredients

• 1 can (29 ounces) pears
• 1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• Mandarin oranges, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Drain pears, reserving juice. Chop pears and set aside. Add water to the juice to measure 3 cups. Place in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Whisk in cream cheese until smooth. Refrigerate until slightly thickened. Whisk in whipped topping until smooth. Add chopped pears.

Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares. Garnish with mandarin oranges if desired.
Yield: 12-16 servings.