1 (16 oz.) can pear halves in syrup
1 pkg. (4 serving size) lime Jello
1/4 tsp. salt (opt.)
1 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1/8 tsp. cinnamon

Drain pears, reserving 3/4 cup of the syrup. Dice pears; set aside. Dissolve gelatin and salt in boiling water. Add reserved syrup and lemon juice. Measure 1 1/4 cups of the gelatin; pour into 8"x4" loaf pan or 4 cup mold. Chill until set but not firm, about 1 hour.

Very slowly blend remaining gelatin into cream cheese, beating until smooth. Add cinnamon and pears; spoon over clear gelatin in pan. Chill until firm, about 4 hours. Unmold. Garnish with additional pears and maraschino cherry, if desired. 6 servings.