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7Up Salad on a white plate garnished with pecans and cheries.
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7 Up Jello Salad

This 7UP Jello Salad is a total comfort food classic that is a must-have on every holiday table. When you want to serve a nostalgic dish that is easy to make, this is a tried-and-true recipe you will want to have on hand.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert salad
Servings: 12 people
Author: Jillian Wade

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • whisk
  • 13x9-inch pan
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spoon or spatula

Ingredients

FILLING:

  • 20 ounce can crushed pineapple drained well, reserve juice
  • 6 ounce lime Jello gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups 7up soda
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

PINEAPPLE CUSTARD:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg slightly beaten
  • Pineapple juice from reserve
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Cool Whip

TOPPING:

  • 2 cups Cool Whip
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped pecans
  • Maraschino cherries optional
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Instructions

MAKE THE FILLING:

  • Drain the pineapple and reserve the juice.
  • In a large bowl, combine gelatin and boiling water.
  • Stir until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  • Add lemon-lime soda and stir until well combined.
  • Stir in pineapple and marshmallows.
  • Pour the mixture into a 13x9-inch pan.
  • Chill in the refrigerator until completely set, about 2 hours.
  • While the Jello is setting, you can prepare the topping.

MAKE THE PINEAPPLE CUSTARD:

  • Add sugar, flour, beaten egg, and pineapple juice in a small saucepan.
  • Whisk constantly over medium heat until thickened.
  • Add butter and stir until melted.
  • Remove from the heat and transfer to a mixing bowl. Allow the custard to cool for about 30 minutes.
  • Fold in whipping topping until the mixture is creamy and combined.

ASSEMBLE AND CHILL:

  • Spread the pineapple custard evenly over the set gelatin filling.
  • Spread 2 cups of Cool Whip over the top.
  • Return to the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • Serve with maraschino cherries, if you like, for a festive touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.4mg