Lime Jello Salad With Cream Cheese & Whipped Topping

I gave the vintage lime Jello salad a modern makeover. With cream cheese for tang, pineapple and lime for zip, and a splash of 7-Up for that light, fizzy fluff, this retro-inspired treat is now a sweet, citrusy dream I know you guys will love!

How to Make Lime Jello Salad

My kids go wild for this green Jello salad, like they do for my orange creamsicle and raspberry pretzel Jello salads. They are easy to throw together, and then the fridge does the rest while you try to conquer the chaos.

1. Dissolve Gelatin: Spray a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish lightly with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Combine the water with the pineapple juice and heat it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, until boiling. Add it to a medium bowl with the 6-oz box of lime gelatin and whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Set it aside to cool for at least 10 minutes.
2. Mix Cream Cheese: Add the cream cheese to a large bowl and use a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to beat the cream cheese until smooth. Scrape the bowl and beat again to make sure no cream cheese lumps remain.
3. Carefully Combine: Add the cooled gelatin to the cream cheese and carefully mix until completely combined.
4. Slowly Incorporate: Slowly stir in the 7-Up soda to the cream cheese mixture to ensure it’s evenly incorporated and there aren’t any lumps. Add the crushed pineapple and mix until combined.
5. Add Whipped Topping: Whisk in the whipped topping until smooth, then pour the gelatin into the prepared baking dish.
6. Chill and Serve: Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours, or until completely set. Serve lime jello salad with additional whipped topping or whipped cream.

More Jello Recipes To Try

Being from Utah, I’ve got a soft spot for Jello, whether it’s retro or my favorite raspberry pretzel version at Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It always reminds me of my grandma and being with family.