Orange Flop

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups 7 Up (or other citrus soda)
• 1 6 oz package orange jello
• 6 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups chilled 7 Up
• 8 oz tub of Cool Whip, thawed
• ¾ cup canned mandarin oranges, drained

PREPARATION

1. Pour 2 cups of the soda into a small bowl and microwave until nearly boiling, 2-3 minutes.
2. Remove the heated soda from microwave and stir in the package of jello.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and then add the jello mixture. Beat until fully combined.
4. Stir in the remaining 2 cups of chilled soda, then fold in the Cool Whip and mandarin oranges.
5. Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 baking dish and cover. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set.
6. Slice and serve chilled.