1 can (16 oz.) pear halves, packed in heavy syrup or water
1 pkg. (3 oz.) lime gelatin
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. boiling water
1/4 c. cold water
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 pkgs. (3 oz. each) cream cheese
1/8 tsp. ginger

Drain pears, reserving 1/2 cup of the syrup. Dice pears and set aside. Dissolve gelatin and salt in boiling water. Add cold water, pear syrup and lemon juice. Measure 1 1/4 cups into gelatin mold. Chill until set, but not firm.

Meanwhile soften cheese. Beat in gelatin. Blend in ginger. Fold in pears. Spoon over set gelatin in mold. Chill overnight or until firm. Makes 6 servings.