Creamy Pear Delight: Irresistible Gelatin Salad Recipe

Pear Salad Recipe 🍐🥗

Overview:

Name: Pear Salad
Preparation Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours
Description: This is a wonderful, light dessert or side dish. Almost like pudding but with a nice tang. Always the first to go at potlucks!
Category: Pears
Keywords: Fruit, Low Protein, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Weeknight, Refrigerator, Easy
Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• 1 can of pears
• 1 package of cream cheese
• 2 cups of hot water
• 1 package of gelatin (jello)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whipped cream

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 199.7
• Fat: 9.2g
• Saturated Fat: 5.7g
• Cholesterol: 29.1mg
• Sodium: 142.7mg
• Carbohydrates: 28.6g
• Fiber: 3.5g
• Sugar: 20.9g
• Protein: 3.1g

Instructions:

1. Drain the Pears: Start by draining the pears from the can, but don’t discard the liquid. We’ll be using it later, so be sure to reserve it.

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2. Prepare Gelatin Mixture: In a saucepan, heat the reserved pear liquid. Add enough water to it to make 1 1/2 cups of liquid in total. Heat this mixture until it’s almost boiling.

3. Dissolve Gelatin: Once the liquid is heated, add the package of gelatin (jello) to it. Stir well until the gelatin completely dissolves into the liquid. This will give our salad its delightful texture.

4. Combine Ingredients: Now, it’s time to bring all the flavors together. Add the drained pears, cream cheese, salt, and whipped cream to the hot gelatin mixture.

5. Blend: Transfer all the ingredients into a blender. Blend until everything is well mixed and smooth. This step ensures a uniform texture throughout the salad.

6. Chill: Pour the mixture into a dish suitable for chilling. Place it in the refrigerator and let it chill for several hours until it’s set. This step allows the salad to firm up and develop its full flavor.

7. Serve: Once chilled and set, your Pear Salad is ready to serve! Enjoy this delightful and refreshing dish as a dessert or a side at your next gathering or potluck. It’s sure to be a hit!

Recipe Notes:

• For added freshness, you can garnish the Pear Salad with slices of fresh pear or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
• This salad can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to two days before serving, making it perfect for meal prep or entertaining.
• Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste preferences.
• If you prefer a lighter version, you can use light cream cheese and whipped topping instead of the full-fat versions.
• Experiment with different flavors of gelatin for a fun twist on this classic recipe. Strawberry or raspberry gelatin would complement the pears beautifully.
• Don’t skip the blending step! It ensures that all the ingredients are evenly distributed, resulting in a creamy and smooth texture that’s simply irresistible.

Enjoy making and indulging in this delightful Pear Salad! It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s both easy to make and incredibly delicious.