Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 15 regular-sized marshmallows ((not mini marshmallows))
  • 12 ounce can cherry 7-Up soda
  • 8 ounce block cream cheese, (softened)
  • 3 ounce box cherry gelatin mix (JELL-O) ((smaller box))
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 16 ounce jar halved maraschino cherries, (drained)
  • 22 ounce can mandarin oranges, (drained)
  • 3 bananas, sliced ((don't slice until right before stirring in))
  • 8 ounce tub whipped topping (COOL WHIP), (thawed)

Instruction

  • In a sauce pan over medium heat, combine marshmallows and cherry 7-Up. Whisk together frequently until melted. Remove from heat.
  • In a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, cherry gelatin mix and lime juice until smooth.
  • Slowly stir in marshmallow/7-Up mixture to cream cheese mixture until combined well.
  • Stir in drained maraschino cherries, drained mandarin oranges and sliced bananas (slice the bananas just before adding so they don’t turn brown).
  • Finally stir in whipped topping.
  • Note: Do not over stir this or the mandarin oranges will break up too much. You want to see those whole pieces of fruit in this.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Optional: garnish servings with a lime twist and a maraschino cherry.