Best Pear Cream Cheese Mold Recipes

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LAYERED PEAR-CREAM CHEESE MOLD



Layered Pear-Cream Cheese Mold image

This pretty lime gelatin mold has two layers. Both are studded with pears and one is made with cream cheese and pecans. Serve as a salad or dessert.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield Makes 10 servings, 1/2 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (16 oz.) pear halves, undrained
1 pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin
1-1/2 cups cold ginger ale
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Drain pears, reserving liquid. Add enough water to liquid to measure 1-1/2 cups; bring to boil in small saucepan. Chop pears; set aside.
  • Stir boiling liquid into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold ginger ale and lemon juice. Pour 1 cup of the gelatin into 5-cup mold. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened (spoon drawn through leaves definite impression). Arrange some of the pears in mold, pushing into gelatin in mold.
  • Meanwhile, gradually add remaining gelatin to cream cheese in large bowl, mixing with wire whisk until well blended. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites). Stir in remaining pears and pecans. Spoon over gelatin layer in mold.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold. Store leftover gelatin mold in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

PEAR AND CREAM CHEESE MOLD



Pear and Cream Cheese Mold image

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

- 1 (6 oz. pkg )lime jello
- 1/2 t. salt
- 2 c boiling water
- 1 t. lemon juice
- 1 (1 pound 13-oz.) can pear halves
- cold water
- 1/8 t. ginger
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
- 1/2 c chopped pecans

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



Pear & Cream Cheese Mold image

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

- 6 oz. pkg lime gelatin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 c boiling water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 lb.3 oz can pear halves
- cold water
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 c chopped pecans
- salad greens,optional

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.

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