Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. lime gelatin
  • 2 c. hot water
  • 6 pear halves
  • 4 Tbsp. cottage cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped blanched almonds
  • 24 almonds
  • lettuce
  • paprika
  • parsley sprigs
  • 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • softened pimento cheese

Method

  • Dissolve gelatin in hot water.
  • Pour into an 8 x 8 x 2-inch dish.
  • Chill until firm.
  • Fill each pear half with a mixture of cottage cheese, mayonnaise and chopped almonds.
  • Place on bed of lettuce and shredded gelatin (made by forcing firm gelatin through a ricer).
  • Make bunny's ears, mouth and tail with almonds.
  • Make eyes by dipping knife end into paprika.
  • Garnish with small carrot shaped from cheese and sprig of parsley.
  • Serve with mayonnaise. Makes 6.