Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our BEST Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad Recipe. This charming dessert salad artfully combines sweet and salty elements with a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cream cheese layer, and vibrant strawberry jello topping. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or family gatherings, this salad is not only visually stunning but also incredibly satisfying. With its refreshing taste and unique texture, it is sure to become a crowd favorite at any occasion. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for various meals, this dish is a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pretzels
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 16 ounces whipped topping (Tru Whip or Cool Whip)
- 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 food processor, crush the pretzels until coarsely chopped. Mix with melted butter and sugar until combined. Press into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- In the cleaned food processor, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add whipped topping and mix well. Spread over cooled pretzel crust.
- In a measuring cup, dissolve strawberry jello in boiling water; stir in sliced strawberries. Let cool until slightly thickened.
- Pour the jello mixture over the cream layer; chill until fully set (at least 4 hours). Cut into squares to serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg