Ingredients

  • 1 (6 oz.) pkg. lime gelatin
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 (15 oz.) can Mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 c. lemon-lime soda
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 (8 oz.) carton Cool Whip, thawed and divided

Method

  • Dissolve gelatin in water.
  • Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in gelatin mixture.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Stir in vanilla, oranges, pineapple, soda and pecans.
  • Chill until mounds.
  • Fold in 3/4 of Cool Whip.
  • Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
  • Chill.
  • Cut in squares.
  • Serve with reserved topping.