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

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 8x4 inch loaf pan or 4 cup mold. Chill until set but not firm, abut 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.