PEAR GELATIN

16 oz. can pears, liquid drained and reserved

3 oz. pkg. lime gelatin

3 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

¼ tea. lemon juice

1 envelope Dream Whip

lettuce leaves

In saucepan, bring pear liquid to a boil. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Remove from heat and cool at room temperature until syrupy. Meanwhile, prepare whipped topping according to package directions and refrigerate. Puree pears in a blender. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and lemon juice until fluffy and smooth. Add pureed pears. Add whipped topping. Fold in cooled gelatin. Pour into an oiled 4½ cup mold. Chill overnight. Just before serving unmold onto a lettuce-lined platter.