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                                            Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 360 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 370 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                     It has been a summer favorite since.  Try substituting your favorite gelatin flavor in place of the lime gelatin.  Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 (29 ounce) can pear halves in natural juice  |  
                                                1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin  |  
                                                1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed  |  
                                                1 cup whipped topping  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Drain the pears, reserving juice. 2. Set the pears aside and measure juice, adding water if necessary to equal 1 1/2 cups. 3. Pour juice into a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. 4. Add gelatin and stir until completely dissolved. 5. Gradually add cream cheese, whisking until smooth. 6. Cover and refrigerate until cool. 7. Mash reserved pears; fold into gelatin mixture. 8. Fold in whipped topping. 9. Pour into a 6 cup serving bowl, and chill until set. 10. Cooking time includes refrigeration time.                              | 
                         
                         
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