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Ingredients
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- 1 (6 oz) package lime jello gelatin mix
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (such as cool whip)
- 1 (10 oz) can crushed pineapple drained very well
- 1 (15 oz) can pear halves drained and cut into chunks
- whipped topping for topping
- maraschino cherries for topping
- chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
- Whisk the lime gelatin mix into the boiling water in a large mixing bowl until fully dissolved, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the softened cream cheese to the hot gelatin and beat with a hand mixer until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Pour the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish or serving bowl. Refrigerate for about 1 hour until cooled and slightly thickened.
- Whisk the mixture again to ensure it's smooth and fully combined.
- Add the whipped topping and whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
- Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple and pear chunks.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 more hours, or overnight, until set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and nuts if desired.
Notes
Make sure to drain the pineapple and pears very well to avoid excess moisture.
For a festive presentation, consider adding colorful fruit on top.
This salad can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 190 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg