1 sm. pkg. lime Jello
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. boiling water
1 can (1 lb.) pear halves
2 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. ginger

Dissolve Jello and salt in water. Set aside. Drain pears reserving syrup. Dice pears and set aside. Measure 3/4 cup syrup adding water if necessary. Add syrup and juice to Jello. Measure 1 1/4 cup of Jello into 1 quart mold. Chill until set but not firm. Gradually add remaining Jello, blending until smooth. Add ginger. Chill until thick but not firm. Fold in pears. Spoon mixture into top of jello in mold. Chill until firm. Unmold on lettuce.