7-Up Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 oz. 7-Up
1 pkg. lime jello
1/4 lb. marshmallows (2 c.)
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 (No. 2) can crushed pineapple
3/4 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 large container Cool Whip

Preparation

Combine 7-Up and 2 cups marshmallows in heavy saucepan.
Heat over medium-low heat until melted.
Pour in lime jello; stir until dissolved.
Have cream cheese at room temperature.
Cut cheese up and put into hot mixture.
Heat until smooth.
Remove from heat and pour over pineapple and chopped nuts.
Chill until partly set and thick.
Fold in whipped cream; return to fridge and chill thoroughly.
Can be made a day ahead of time.