Eggnog Molded Salad

Description

 * Yield: 10 – 12 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 tsp unflavored gelatin
 * ¼ cup water
 * 1 can (16 oz) sliced pears
 * 1 pack (6 oz) lemon-flavored gelatin
 * 1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
 * ¾ cup eggnog
 * 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges drained
 * orange slices (optional)
 * maraschino cherries (optional)
 * mint leaves (optional)

Directions

 * 1) In a small bowl, combine gelatin and water; set aside.
 * 2) Drain pears, reserving juice; set pears aside.
 * 3) Add enough water to the juice to measure 2 cups.
 * 4) Pour into a saucepan; bring to a boil.
 * 5) Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin mixture and lemon gelatin until completely dissolved.
 * 6) Cool for about 15 minutes.
 * 7) Stir in sour cream and eggnog until well blended.
 * 8) Chill until partially set.
 * 9) Cut the oranges and pears into chunks; add to eggnog mixture.
 * 10) Pour into an oiled 6-cup mold.
 * 11) Chill until firm.
 * 12) Garnish with oranges, cherries and mint if desired.