Hidden Pear Salad Recipe

Prepare for a flavor explosion! This isn't your grandma's jello. This Hidden Pear Salad transforms ordinary gelatin into a creamy, dreamy dessert sensation with a hidden pear surprise. The perfect elegant yet easy recipe for potlucks, parties, or a special treat. Get ready to say goodbye to boring jello forever!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 500 mins
Calories 174.9 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hidden Pear Salad

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How to Make Hidden Pear Salad

  1. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup pear juice to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 (1 ounce) package of unflavored gelatin until completely dissolved.
  3. Let cool to room temperature until syrupy, about 30 minutes.
  4. While gelatin cools, puree 2 ripe but firm pears in a blender until completely smooth.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese and 2 tablespoons lemon juice until light and fluffy.
  6. Gently fold in the pureed pears.
  7. Prepare 1 (8 ounce) container of whipped topping according to package directions.
  8. Carefully fold the whipped topping into the pear and cream cheese mixture.
  9. Gently fold in the cooled gelatin mixture until evenly distributed.
  10. Pour into a 4 1/2 cup mold or similar sized dish.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the salad to set completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

88g

Fat

24g

Carbs

9g

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