Hidden Pear Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) can pears, liquid drained and reserved
1 (3 oz.) pkg. lime flavored gelatin
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 tsp. lemon juice
1 envelope whipped topping mix

Preparation

In a saucepan, bring pear liquid to a boil.
Stir in gelatin until dissolved.
Remove from heat and cool at room temperature until syrupy.
Meanwhile, puree pears in a blender.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and lemon juice until fluffy and smooth. Add pureed pears and mix well.
Prepare whipped topping according to package directions; fold into pear mixture.
Fold in cooled gelatin.
Pour into an oiled 4 1/2 cup mold.
Chill overnight. Just before serving, unmold onto a lettuce lined platter.
Garnish with pear halves and mint leaves.