Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad
A delightful dessert featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and vibrant strawberry jello, perfect for gatherings or quiet nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups pretzels, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 16 ounces Tru Whip or Cool Whip
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 6 ounces instant strawberry jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 quart strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the coarsely chopped pretzels, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Spread the pretzel mixture evenly in a 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Let the crust cool completely.
- Beat together the cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then gently fold in the Cool Whip.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Dissolve the instant strawberry jello in 2 cups of boiling water and allow it to cool slightly.
- Add the sliced strawberries to the cooled jello mixture.
- Pour the strawberry-jello-strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using sugar-free jello or mixing in various berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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