Pear Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Drain pears.
2. 2
   Heat juice to boiling point.
3. 3
   Add gelatin; stir until completely dissolved.
4. 4
   Beat cream cheese and milk until smooth.
5. 5
   Slowly add hot gelatin to cheese mixture.
6. 6
   Refrigerate until thick and beginning to set.
7. 7
   Mash pears with fork; fold into thickened mixture, along with Cool Whip, pecans and cottage cheese.
8. 8
   Refrigerate to set.