LIME PEAR GELATIN SALAD
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
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
PEAR-LIME GELATIN SALAD
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
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 SALAD WITH CREAM CHEESE AND LIME GELATIN
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
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 AND CREAM CHEESE MOLD
This is a cool and easy salad or dessert for the summer. I used to make it when I was young and still do!
Provided by Patsy G @lovetocookpatsy
Categories Fruit Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Dissolve jello and salt in boiling water. Stir in lemon juice. Drain pears,reserving syrup. Measure syrup,add enough cold water to make 1 1/2 c and stir into jello. Pour half the jello into bowl and chill until thickened. Dice pears and fold into thickened jello and spoon mixture into 1 1/2 quart mold. Chill until set,but not firm. Chill remaining half of jello mixture until slightly thickened. In a large bowl,add cream cheese,gradually blend in slightly thickened jello and ginger, beating with a mixer until light and fluffy and thickened.Stir in nuts. Spoon over set jello in mold and chill until firm. Unmold and garnish with salad greens ,if desired.
PEAR & CREAM CHEESE MOLD
This was one of my Dad's favorite dishes,Mom served it as a dessert and sometimes as a salad. This is the original recipe,I don't remember adding the nuts but if you like nuts add them.
Provided by Leanne D. @kitchenkaterer
Categories Fruit Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dissolve gelatin and salt in boiling water. Stir in lemon juice.Drain pears,reserving syrup.Measure syrup,add enough cold water to make 1 1/2 cups and stir into gelatin.Pour half the gelatin into bowl and chill until thickened. Dice pears and fold into thickened gelatin and spoon mixture into 1 1/2 quart mold. Chill until set,but not firm. Meanwhile,chill remaining half of gelatin mixture until slightly thickened.Soften cream cheese in large bowl.Gradually blend in slightly thicken gelatin and ginger,beating with a hand mixer until fluffy and thickened.Stir in nuts.Spoon over set gelatin in mold and chill until firm. Unmold and garnish with salad greens,optional.
PEAR LIME GELATIN
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
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
SEA FOAM SALAD
A light Jell-O salad, great for summer barbecues or with Christmas dinner!
Provided by CORGI23
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Time 3h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup reserved pear juice to boiling. Pour over lime gelatin in a small bowl; stir until dissolved. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with milk until smooth. Blend in gelatin mixture. Chill in the refrigerator until partially thickened, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mash pears until smooth. Fold pears and whipped topping into gelatin mixture. Pour into a mold. Chill until set, about 2 to 3 hours.
- Dip mold in warm water for approximately 5 seconds. Invert onto a serving plate
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 191.2 mg, Sugar 34.6 g
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