Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad, a perfect no-bake dessert that beautifully balances sweet and salty flavors. This dish features a crunchy pretzel crust topped with a creamy layer of whipped cream cheese and a vibrant strawberry Jello topping, making it an ideal choice for potlucks, picnics, or family gatherings. Easy to prepare and irresistibly refreshing, this salad is bound to be a crowd-pleaser at any event. Serve it chilled for a summery treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar (for crust)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar (for cream layer)
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
- 6 oz strawberry Jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 lb sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in sugar and then mix in crushed pretzels until coated.
- Press the pretzel mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a bowl, dissolve strawberry Jello in boiling water and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
- Spread the cream mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Stir strawberries into the cooled Jello and pour over the cream layer.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until the Jello is set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg