Step 1

Add the cottage cheese in a Trifle Dish or clear bowl.

Step 2

Next, using a rubber spatula, stir in the cool whip.  This will add a nice sticky base for the marshmallows, which come next.

Step 3

Next, stir in the mini marshmallows.

Step 4

Toss in the chopped walnuts.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed pineapple.

Step 6

If you are serving this as a dessert, stir in the sugar.

Step 7

Stir in the Lime Jello.

Step 8

If you like you can decorate with some cherries.

Step 9

Refrigerate several hours or overnight to set.