The Old-School Soda Dessert We'd Like To See Make A Comeback

7 Up lime Jell-O salad is a nostalgic dessert that deserves a comeback, epitomizing the combination of ease and intense flavor that characterized 1970s convenience food.

This particular recipe blends together lime instant Jell-O with 7 Up soda, cream cheese, whipped cream, and canned, crushed pineapple, garnished with maraschino cherries.

The result is a creamy, neon-green dish with an airy, almost mousse-like texture from the carbonation in the soda and a sugary tanginess from the combo of fruity flavors.

To prepare this retro treat, make your lime Jell-O, mix in cream cheese and 7 Up, and chill for about 90 minutes. Then, fold in a pack of Dream Whip and mix in canned pineapple.

Transfer it all to a larger dish and chill for several hours. Be sure to use drained, canned pineapple and store-bought whipped cream so the dessert stays airy and not watery.