Description
This Lime Jello Salad is a retro dessert classic that’s light, creamy, and refreshingly sweet! Made with just 5 ingredients, including lime Jello, cream cheese, pineapple, Cool Whip, and 7UP, this no-bake treat is easy to make and perfect for potlucks, holidays, and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (6 oz) package lime Jello (or two 3 oz packages)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups chilled 7UP
- 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (12 oz) container Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Dissolve the Jello – Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, then stir in the lime Jello until fully dissolved. Remove from heat.
- Blend the Cream Cheese – In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Combine Jello & Cream Cheese – Add the Jello mixture to the cream cheese in 3 small batches, mixing with a hand mixer each time to prevent lumps.
- Mix in 7UP – Gently stir in the chilled 7UP by hand.
- Chill Until Slightly Thickened – Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, checking every 15 minutes, until the mixture has a thick but soupy consistency (like egg whites).
- Fold in Cool Whip & Pineapple – Once the Jello mixture is thickened, stir in Cool Whip and drained pineapple until evenly combined.
- Pour & Set – Transfer the mixture into a 9×13 serving dish or Jello mold and chill until fully set (about 5 hours or overnight).
- Serve & Enjoy!
Notes
- For a firmer set, let the Jello chill longer before adding Cool Whip.
- For extra crunch, add chopped pecans or walnuts before chilling.
- Storage: Keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Additional Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dessert, Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American, Retro
