The holidays are coming up faster! They will be here before you know it. If you are anything like me, you are already thinking about what you are making for the big days. Here we have a perfect and simple dessert that you and your whole family will love… Easy Pear and Lime Jello Salad!

Check out our recipe for Easy Pear and Lime Jello Salad!

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Easy Pear and Lime Jello Salad is a classic dessert for the holidays or potlucks. It is a light and fluffy treat that is not overly sweet. I always make my husband his favorite Lime Green Jello Salad for our family’s Thanksgiving dinner! But one of my personal favorites is this one! Pears and Lime are perfect together!

This jello salad is perfect for anyone who hasn’t tried jello salad before. The more retro recipes normally have more unique ingredients like mayo, ham, mustard, or horseradish so that might scare a few people off from trying it. One of my kids won’t try any of the retro ones but loves the more basic Jello salads like this one.

To make Easy Pear and Lime Jello Salad, you will need Lime Jello Mix, 2 cans of Pears, Cream cheese, Heavy Cream, Vanilla Extract, and limes.

This recipe only needs 6 ingredients to make it: Sliced Pears, Heavy Whipping Cream, Sugar, Cream Cheese, Lime Jello, and Vanilla Extract. The lime and pears on top of the dessert are optional but we recommend them!

Ingredients Needed for Easy Pear and Lime Jello Salad:

Cooking Equipment Needed for Easy Pear and Lime Jello Salad:

Pear and Lime Jello Salad is a delicious and easy dessert!

How to make Easy Pear and Lime Jello Salad:

To make Pear and Lime Jello Salad, you will need to heat up the juice from one can of pears.

1. Drain one of the cans of Pears into a microwave-safe bowl. It should be about a cup. Microwave the juice for 1 minute or until hot.

You will need a blender to blend one can of pears, the pear juice, jello mix, and cream cheese.

2. To make the first mixture, use a blender to combine the hot Pear Juice, 1 can of pears (the one with no juice), Cream Cheese, and Jello Mix. Blend until well combined.

In a large mixing bowl, mix together heavy cream, sugar and Vanilla Extract for the Easy Pear and Lime Jello Salad.

3. To make the second mixture, use a stand mixer or hand mixer to combine the Heavy Whipping Cream, Sugar, and Vanilla Extract. Mix it for about 3-4 minutes on a high speed until it is thick and fluffy. It should look like whipped cream.

Fold the Jello Mixture into the heavy cream mixture until it is well mixed.

4. In a large mixing bowl, fold the two mixtures together until well combined. It should be a green color throughout.

You will need two cans of pears for Easy Pear Lime Jello Salad!

5. Cut the second can of pears into bite-sized pieces. Save some of them if you want to garnish the jello salad. The juice from the second can doesn’t need to be saved.

6. Add the Pears to the Jello Salad mixture. Stir well.

Cover the Pear and Lime Jello Salad with plastic wrap or foil and place in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours.

7. Cover and refrigerate until firm (about 1-2 hours). Serve garnished with extra Pear pieces and a slice of Lime if desired.