Pear Salad Name: Heather Leipart Base: Volkel AFB Recipe: Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can pear halves 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored gelatin 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions 1.Drain pears and reserve 1 cup syrup; if needed, add water to equal 1 cup. 2.In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine syrup and gelatin. Bring to a boil and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat and chill until partially set. 3.In a large bowl, blend the cheese and pears until smooth. Add gelatin mixture, pecans and whipped topping; blend until smooth. Pour into mold or leave in bowl. Chill for 3 hours or until firm.