Taste of Home
Strawberry Pear Gelatin
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12-16 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1 can (29 ounces) pears
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1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
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1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
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Mandarin oranges, optional
Directions
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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.
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2.
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
1 piece: 160 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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