Whipped topping is folded into canned pears blended with cream cheese, gelatin and chopped pecans. Allow this salad to set and chill before serving.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 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
PREPARATION:
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.