If you like the flavor of pears, why not make this simple yet delicious lime jello cream cheese pear salad recipe? Lime jello is mixed with cream cheese and pears, for a wonderful fruity flavor, and you will find that the cream cheese and Cool Whip add just the right amount of creaminess.
There is no water in this jello recipe, which is unusual, but the hot pear juice is a great substitute because it is sweet and delicious and the sweet pear flavor contrasts well with the tangy taste of the lime. The cream cheese and Cool Whip add a cool creaminess to the blend and everything fits together just right. If you want to make a jello salad lime is a nice flavor to use because its tanginess is great with any kind of cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, or cottage cheese that you want to use in it.
This is a very simple recipe, which is wonderful after a heavy meal because it is so refreshing. This is also an ideal dessert on a hot summer's day when you just want something light and this creamy lime jello cream cheese pear salad is certainly one jello dessert recipe, which never fails to delight.
Ingredients -
1 small pack lime jello
1 large can pears
8 oz cool whip
4 oz cream cheese
Preparation:
Drain the pears, keeping a cup of the juice.
Bring the pear juice to a boil and dissolve the lime jello in it.
Put it in the refrigerator until it starts to set.
Mix the cream cheese and pears in the blender and stir in the jello.
Fold the jello mixture with the cool whip and pour into an 8 x 8 inch dish until set.
(Serves 4)