Lime Pear Gelatin Salad

Empty lime gelatin into a medium bowl.  Add 2 cups boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.

Place pears into a lightly greased 1-1/2-quart mold.

Pour half of gelatin mixture over pears.  Refrigerate about 45 minutes or until set, but not firm.

Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, combine remaining gelatin mixture and cream cheese.  Mix with an electric mixer on low speed until cream cheese resembles a creamy curd consistency.

Pour cream cheese mixture over gelatin layer in mold. Refrigerate overnight.

To unmold gelatin: Dip mold in warm water for 15 seconds.  Gently pull gelatin from around edges with moist fingers.  Place serving plate on top of mold.  Invert mold and plate; holding mold and plate together, shake slightly to loosen.  Gently remove mold and center gelatin on plate.