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LIME PEAR GELATIN SALAD



Lime Pear Gelatin Salad image

Great and green, this light gelatin salad made with pears and reduced fat cream cheese and whipped topping is a staple at any holiday meal in our family.

Provided by Elizabeth

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (.6 ounce) package sugar-free lime Jell-O®
1 cup boiling water
1 (15.25 ounce) can pear halves in juice
1 (3 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups reduced-fat frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lime gelatin and boiling water in a large bowl until the gelatin dissolves. Pour the mixture into the container of a blender, and add the pear halves and cream cheese. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour back into the bowl, and gently whisk in the whipped topping. Transfer to a mold or serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours. To unmold, dip the mold briefly into hot tap water to loosen the gelatin, then invert onto a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 147.6 mg, Sugar 9 g

LIME DELIGHT



Lime Delight image

CREATED by my husband's cousin, this salad appeared in her church's recipe book. Since it's quick and easy to prepare, I make it often for my husband and me now that we're "empty nesters". It's light and attractive. -Nancy Vavrinek, Adrian, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup lime gelatin powder
1/2 cup cream-style cottage cheese
1 cup whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring pineapple to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Chill until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in cottage cheese and whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 9g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

PEAR-LIME GELATIN SALAD



Pear-Lime Gelatin Salad image

A "must" at our family reunions is this easy make-ahead gelatin salad. Try decorating the top with maraschino cherries. The red and lime-green color is especially pretty for the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (15 ounces) pear halves
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, well drained
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted, divided
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Drain pears, reserving juice; set pears aside. In a small saucepan, bring juice to a boil. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. , In a food processor, combine pears and cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in gelatin mixture until blended. Stir in the pineapple and 3/4 cup pecans. Fold in whipped topping. , Pour into an ungreased 11x7-in. dish. Refrigerate until set. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PEAR LIME GELATIN



Pear Lime Gelatin image

I got this recipe out of a 2001 issue of Taste of Home magazine. It has been a summer favorite since. Try substituting your favorite gelatin flavor in place of the lime gelatin.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (29 ounce) can pear halves in natural juice
1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1 cup whipped topping

Steps:

  • Drain the pears, reserving juice.
  • Set the pears aside and measure juice, adding water if necessary to equal 1 1/2 cups.
  • Pour juice into a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Add gelatin and stir until completely dissolved.
  • Gradually add cream cheese, whisking until smooth.
  • Cover and refrigerate until cool.
  • Mash reserved pears; fold into gelatin mixture.
  • Fold in whipped topping.
  • Pour into a 6 cup serving bowl, and chill until set.
  • Cooking time includes refrigeration time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.6, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 126.4, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 26.3, Protein 3

LIME-PEAR SALAD - MOM'S RECIPE



Lime-Pear Salad - Mom's recipe image

Mom was fond of fruit salads, and they were usually a gelatin combination, which was popular at the time I was growing up. Sometimes the color makes it more appealing, and it also makes it festive for a holiday meal. I remember her making this, but when I tried it, I changed things. It is better with lots of lime flavor, and...

Provided by Beth M.

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 can(s) pear halves, (using one can drained and mashed),reserve liquid .
1 tsp plain gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water
1/2 c lime juice,add to juice enough to make one cup.
1 pkg 8 oz. cream cheese mashed
1 Tbsp simple syrup, more if taste isn't sweet enough.
SECOND LAYER
1 pkg 3 oz. size, jello, lime flavored
1 c boiling water
1 c cool whip
1 small jar, marashino cherries*optional

Steps:

  • 1. Boil water and pear juice, enough to make one cup. First Mixture: Stir 1 packet gelatin with a little cold water, stir in lime juice,then add the warm juice and the mashed pears add one or two Tbs. simple syrup, and stir in softened cream cheese, and whip together well.Optional: add four drops of green food coloring. Chill until thickened.
  • 2. In another bowl combine 1 cup boiling hot water and Lime Jello and stir well, let cool, and then add 8 oz. of Cool Whip. Chill until thickened.
  • 3. Prepare a mold by spraying with oil; I used a bundt pan. Place slices of the second can of pears in the bottom, spoon the first mixture of Pears/juice/cream cheese into the mold. Then add the final layer of Lime Jello/Cool Whip and cover tightly with foil and chill overnight. If making early in the a.m. it should be fine by evening.
  • 4. Turn the mold upside down over a serving platter, and tap gently to loosen gelatin. Decorate with marashino cherries if desired. It's great for dessert or on lettuce as a salad.

PEAR SALAD WITH CREAM CHEESE AND LIME GELATIN



Pear Salad With Cream Cheese and Lime Gelatin image

I have not tried this one yet but I thought It sounded interesting so I thought I'd save it here until I can try it myself. For more texture you could add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts to this salad. Cook time is chill time.

Provided by MTpockets

Categories     Gelatin

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (15 ounce) cans pear halves (reserve 1 cup of juice)
1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, add 1 cup of pear juice and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl combine dry lime gelatin with pear juice and stir until gelatin is dissolved.
  • Chill until partially set.
  • In a medium bowl, cream the cream cheese with milk until blended and smooth.
  • In a small bowl, mash pears until smooth. Mix with the cream cheese mixture and mix until smooth.
  • Combine gelatin mixture and cream cheese mixture and blend until smooth.
  • Fold in cool whip.
  • Pour into a mold or leave in a bowl and chill 2-3 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.1, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 146.6, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 26, Protein 3.8

PEAR LIME GELATIN



Pear Lime Gelatin image

Packed with pears, this jolly gelatin salad is a light and refreshing treat. My mom knew that fruit served in this fun form would get gobbled right up. She also liked it because the bowl looked like a sparkling jewel on our dinner table. -Sandy Jenkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can (29 ounces) pear halves in juice
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 cup whipped topping

Steps:

  • Drain pears, reserving juice; set pears aside. Measure the juice; add water if needed to equal 1-1/2 cups. Pour into a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add gelatin; stir until dissolved. Gradually add cream cheese, whisking until smooth. , Cover and refrigerate until cool. Mash pears; fold into gelatin mixture. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into a 6-cup serving bowl. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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