Step 1

Measure out one cup of pear juice from the canned pears into a large glass measuring cup (make sure it is microwave safe!).

Step 2

Heat the pear juice in the microwave until boiling.

Step 3

Carefully sprinkle the lime gelatin over the boiling hot pear juice. Stir until the gelatin has dissolved completely with no granules remaining.

Step 4

In a large bowl combine the cream cheese with the heavy cream. Beat until smooth.

Step 5

Slowly add in the gelatin mixture, and mix until smooth and blended in completely.

Step 6

Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill until the mixture is partially thickened, around 40-50 minutes. The time needed for this step depends on how hot your water was.

Step 7

Drain the remaining pears in the can and place the pears into a medium sized bowl. Mash the pears with a potato masher or fork until smooth.

Step 8

Fold the pears and the whipped topping into the lime gelatin mixture.

Step 9

Pour the gelatin into a mold or a large bowl. IF you have extra like I did when putting it into the mold simply put the rest into a small bowl.

Step 10

Cover and chill the mixture in the fridge for 2-3 hours OR until it's set.

Step 11

To unmold the salad, dip the bottom of the mold (which is actually the top when you flip it over, FYI) in warm water for 5 seconds. Invert the onto a large serving plate and serve.

Step 12

If you have made it in a bowl, simply scoop it out to serve!