7 Up Salad Recipe

Ingredients for 7 Up Salad

• Lime Jell O Gelatin
• Boiling Water
• 7 Up Soda
• 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple
• Miniature Marshmallow
• 1 (15 oz) container cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup sugar
• Cornstarch
• 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice
• 1 large egg
• 8 oz Cool Whip
• Walnuts

How to Make 7 Up Salad

1. Dissolve 3 oz. (3 packets) of Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water.
2. Stir in 1 cup of 7 Up and let cool until slightly thickened (about 30 minutes).
3. Gently fold in 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, reserving ½ cup of the juice.
4. Add 1 (10 oz) package miniature marshmallows and 1 (15 oz) container of cottage cheese.
5. Pour the mixture into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the base is set.
7. Prepare the topping: In a saucepan, whisk together ¼ cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
8. Gradually whisk in ½ cup reserved pineapple juice and 1 large egg, beating constantly.
9. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
10. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
11. Once cooled, gently fold in 8 oz. Cool Whip and ½ cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts).
12. Spread the topping evenly over the set Jell-O mixture.
13. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and the topping to set.