Two Layer Pear And Cheese Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 1/2 oz.) can pear halves in juice
1 (4 serving size) pkg. Jell-O brand lime sugar-free gelatin
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. cold water
ice cubes
1 c. low-fat cottage cheese
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Drain pears, measuring juice.
Add water to juice to make 3/4 cup.
Dice pears, reserving a few slices for garnish, if desired. Bring measured liquid to a boil; add gelatin and stir until dissolved.
Add lemon juice.
Combine cold water and ice cubes to make 1 1/4 cups.
Add to gelatin, stirring until slightly thickened.
If necessary, remove unmelted ice.
Measure 1/2 cup into 8 x 4-inch loaf pan.
Chill until set but not firm; add pears, cheese, salt and ginger to remaining gelatin.
Spoon over clear layer.
Chill until firm, about 3 hours.
Unmold.
Garnish with reserved pear slices.
Makes about 3 cups or 6 servings.
Contains 50 calories per serving.