Best Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad
A nostalgic dessert that combines a salty pretzel crust with a creamy cheese layer and vibrant strawberries, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups pretzels, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine pretzels, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl; mix until coated.
- Spread the mixture in a 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for about 10 minutes; let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and 1 cup of granulated sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping until fully incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Dissolve instant strawberry jello in boiling water; stir until fully dissolved.
- Add sliced strawberries to the jello mixture and pour over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the jello layer is set.
Notes
Serve sliced with extra strawberries or a drizzle of strawberry sauce for garnish. This salad can be made ahead of time for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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