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Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad

Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad: A Sweet Summer Treat

Indulge in the refreshing Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad—a perfect summer dessert with sweet strawberries and a crunchy pretzel crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups Coarsely crushed pretzels
  • 1/4 cup Granulated white sugar Enhances the crust flavor
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted
Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Granulated white sugar Sweetens the cream cheese layer
  • 16 ounces Whipped topping TruWhip or Cool Whip, can replace with fresh whipped cream
Jello Layer
  • 6 ounces Instant strawberry Jello Can experiment with raspberry or peach flavors
  • 2 cups Boiling water Activates the Jello
  • 1 quart Strawberries Hulled and sliced; frozen strawberries can work if thawed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Food Processor
  • microwave

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coarsely crush the pretzels.
  2. Combine crushed pretzels with melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar, then press into a baking pan to form the crust.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes until golden, then cool completely.
  4. Mix cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth, then fold in whipped topping.
  5. Spread the cream cheese layer over the cooled crust and refrigerate.
  6. Boil 2 cups of water, dissolve the Jello, and let it cool slightly.
  7. Pour the Jello layer over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate for 2-4 hours until set.
  8. Cut into squares and serve, optionally garnished with whipped cream or strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the pretzel crust to cool completely to maintain distinct layers and prevent sogginess. Best enjoyed fresh and stored tightly in the refrigerator.

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