Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2009

This tastes really good and came out great considering I used this recipe for the ingredients and another (same recipe variation) for prep directions. The other recipe called for putting the fruit into a blender. I then added the dissolved Jello, chunk-ed up cream cheese, and blended until smooth. Then I folded the mixture into the whipped topping. Poured it all into one of those jello-molds, whiched I sprayed with Pam. My husband and kids all looked at me funny when I set it down after dinner but stopped when they decided it tasted "really good!".

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MONA

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA

Living In: Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2009

This salad tastes great. My only problem was that I couldn't get the pears smooth like the recipe called for. I mashed them first, like the instructions said, then when that didn't work, I beat them with my electric mixer. They still weren't smooth, but I finished the recipe anyway. Like I said, the flavor was wonderful, but I do think it would be even better without the tiny chunks of pear. It wasn't too sweet. I wanted a side dish that people would not confuse with a dessert, and this served that purpose. But next time I make it I think I will try putting the pears in my food processor. Surely then they will be smooth and I will get the texture in the salad that I'm looking for.

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CAMPPJPATTY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2009

Skip the whipped topping, use nonfat cream cheese, and save yourself some calories. The kids love it.

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BTSYLYNN

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Toledo, Washington, USA

Living In: Portland, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2008

Made with mandrin oranges and orange jello... was AMAZING and a total hit at thanksgiving!

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mom of two k's

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2008

This was my 1st jello mold so I don't have much to compare it to. But it was delicious & all my guests enjoyed it as well. Thanks!Followed recipe exactly.

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Lisa Marie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Burbank, Illinois, USA

Living In: Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2008

I made this recipe using peaches and orange jello. Next time I would not mash the fruit til smooth like it directs. It's like applesauce in jello. And it would not come out of the mold. Maybe it's something I did, but this is way too much work for such a poor salad.

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sbruins79

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Waupun, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2008

I've been making this for years only with a different name. It's wonderful!!

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Cheryl

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA

Living In: Mead, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2007

I made this for Christmas dinner as a side. It was great. I think next time I will try crushed pineapple!! It was creamy and oh so good.

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JEWELZ4

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2007

Easy to make and taste wonderful!

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Andrew & Vanessa

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2006

I've made this salad for the past five Thanksgivings and everyone always likes it, because it's very light and fresh tasting. It's super easy to make and the pear/lime combination is great together. My Mom even asked for the recipe and makes it with Splenda and Light Cool Whip to make it more healthy, and she said it turned out great. This is a nice holiday gelatin salad if you want something that's not too sweet or heavy.

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