I Love My Pear Salad recipe

12 servings

1 (15 ounce) can pear halves

1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored gelatin

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

1/2 cup chopped pecans

2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

Drain pears and reserve 1 cup syrup; if needed, add water to equal 1 cup.

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine syrup and gelatin.

Bring to a boil and stir until gelatin is dissolved.

Remove from heat and chill until partially set.

In a large bowl, blend the cheese and pears until smooth.

Add gelatin mixture, pecans and whipped topping; blend until smooth.

Pour into mold or leave in bowl.

Chill for 3 hours or until firm.