Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad
A sweet and salty summer delight that features a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and fresh strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- 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, softened
- 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). In a mixing bowl, combine pretzels, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until evenly coated. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for about 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping gently. Spread the cream cheese layer atop the cooled crust.
- Dissolve the strawberry Jello powder in boiling water until fully mixed. Add the sliced strawberries and let cool slightly. Pour the mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and tastes better after a night in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry, pretzel, jello, salad, dessert, summer, refreshing