STRAWBERRY PEAR GELATIN

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Mother always had a way of making every dish she served just a little more special. A good example is this fluffy salad. It's both fruity and refreshing. -Linda McGinty, Parma, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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