This is a nice molded gelatin salad that looks quite wonderful when un-molded. Lime gelatin is dissolved in pear juice and then folded into beaten cream cheese and chilled. Just before placing in a mold, whipped topping and pureed pears are folded in. Makes six generous, sweet servings.

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Submitted by: JPMJ

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Submitted by: Joy Chou

Living In: Los Angeles, California, USA

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Submitted by: PixiePixiePixie

Living In: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

A gorgeous fruit salad composed of soaked, cooked dried fruits with pine nuts and just a hint of honey. It's nice served cold with yogurt and a sprinkling of Demerara sugar.

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Submitted by: Nora LaCroix

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Submitted by: Trece

My Grandmother made this every year for Christmas when I was a kid.

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Submitted by: Renae Rossow

Everyone loves this pretty salad that's topped with strawberries and sliced almonds,' Renae Rossow notes from Union, Kentucky. With just a few ingredients, it's loaded with flavor.