Layered Pear-Cream Cheese Mold
Layered Pear-Cream Cheese Mold might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 30 servings with 57 calories, 1g of protein, and 3g of fat each. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up philadelphia cream cheese, pear halves, lemon juice, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.
Instructions
Drain pears, reserving liquid.
Add enough water to liquid to measure 1-1/2 cups; bring to boil in small saucepan. Chop pears; set aside.
Stir boiling liquid into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold ginger ale and lemon juice.
Pour 1 cup of the gelatin into 5-cup mold. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened (spoon drawn through leaves definite impression). Arrange some of the pears in mold, pushing into gelatin in mold.
Meanwhile, gradually add remaining gelatin to cream cheese in large bowl, mixing with wire whisk until well blended. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites). Stir in remaining pears and pecans. Spoon over gelatin layer in mold.
Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold. Store leftover gelatin mold in refrigerator.