This Cherry 7-Up Fluff no-bake dessert is made with maraschino cherries, mandarin oranges, Cool Whip, marshmallows and cherry 7-Up and jello.
CHERRY 7-UP FLUFF
This Cherry 7Up Fluff is a delicious no-bake dessert made with maraschino cherries, mandarin oranges, Cool Whip, marshmallows and cherry 7Up, cream cheese and jello. I love a good fluff salad! I pretty much keep one of these in my fridge at all times in the summer. I make so many different flavors that it never gets old: PISTACHIO FLUFF, PINEAPPLE FLUFF, AMBROSIA SALAD, MANDARIN ORANGE FLUFF and ORANGE CREAMSICLE FRUIT SALAD.
WHAT OTHER FRUIT CAN I USE BESIDES BANANAS?
If you aren't a fan of bananas, you can leave them out or substitute with diced pineapples, sliced grapes or diced peaches. Whatever your family loves. This is totally easy to tailor. You can even use regular-flavored 7-Up and a lemon or pineapple Jell-O to switch up the flavors!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- marshmallows
- cherry 7-Up
- cream cheese
- cherry gelatin mix (JELL-O)
- fresh lime juice
- maraschino cherries
- mandarin oranges
- bananas
- whipped topping (COOL WHIP)
HOW TO MAKE CHERRY 7-UP FLUFF:
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.)
Next, gently 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.
Cook's Notes: Don't want to use bananas? Try using diced peaches, diced pineapple or sliced grapes!
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CHERRY 7-UP FLUFF
Ingredients
- 15 regular-sized marshmallows (not mini marshmallows)
- 1 (12 oz) can cherry 7-Up soda
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 (3 oz) box cherry gelatin mix (JELL-O) (smaller box)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 (16 oz) jar halved maraschino cherries, drained
- 1 (22 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 3 bananas, sliced don't slice until right before stirring in
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (COOL WHIP), thawed
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- Don't want to use bananas? Try using diced peaches, diced pineapple or sliced grapes!
Gina
If you substitute pineapple for the bananas, how much would you add?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Are you referring to canned pineapple chunks?
Gina
Yes the canned ones
cynthia m wells
I just got it but I will be making it .It looks so good
Betty
Could diet cherry 7-up and sugar free jellow be used.
Mary
I did this substitute sugar free and no sugar added fruit
Katie Rose
Hi. That does sound very good but i wondered why you didn’t dissolve the jello in the hot soda before adding the marshmallows. How does the jello dissolve. It says on the box to dissolve it in boiling liquid.
Lorene
Yes wondering same thing?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Because we aren't making jell-o. It's just adding flavor. 🙂
Carlee
What a perfect summertime treat! It looks so refreshing and delicious!
Rachel
Yep, this cherry 7-up jello salad recipe really is super delicious! It's the perfect fruity (and very pretty) treat for summer! Happy to share!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thank you for sharing it with us Rachel! This is going to be a regular in our rotation from now on! 🙂
Claudine in Fort Worth, TX
Oh, my! Brandie, this was so good. I made it for Sunday's dinner dessert. Thanks for sharing.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
You are gonna love it! Just make sure you give it enough time in the fridge so it has time to set up. 🙂