1 lg. can pears
1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon Jello
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
1 med. container Cool Whip
1 c. pecans (optional)

Drain juice from pears; bring to a boil and add Jello. When dissolved, remove from heat and refrigerate until begins to thicken. Stir in pears (mash first with fork) and cream cheese. Gently fold in Cool Whip and nuts. Chill until set. Refrigerate. Keeps well for several days.