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A slice of Pretzel Jello Salad with a crumbly base, creamy middle layer, and bright strawberry topping sits on a white plate.

Strawberry Pretzel Jello Layered Salad

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Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad is a nostalgic classic. The pretzel crust, cream cheese filling and strawberry jello top make for the best sweet and salty dessert.
Prep Time : 20 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Chill Time : 2 hours
Total Time : 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Calories: 424kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups Pretzels, crushed, about 2 1/2 cups of whole pretzels
  • ¾ cup Butter, melted
  • 1 cup White sugar, divided
  • 3 Tablespoons White sugar
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup White sugar
  • 8 ounces Whipped topping, thawed
  • 6 ounces Strawberry Jell-O
  • 2 cups Boiling water
  • 20 ounces Strawberries, Frozen

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉.
  • Stir crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar together until fully.
  • Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until fully set; set aside to cool completely. The crust should be completely cooled before moving on.
  • Add cream cheese and 1 cup sugar to a large bowl. Use and electric mixer to combine until smooth; fold in whipped topping.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture evenly onto cooled crust. It should go completely to the edges of the. Make sure none of the pretzel layer is showing. Refrigerate while making the strawberry mixture.
  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
  • Stir in frozen strawberries and allow to set for about 15 minutes.
  • Pour the gelatin mixture on top of the cream cheese and evenly spread it out; refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours.

Christina's Notes

  • Crush the Pretzels: Use a food processor for finely crushed pretzels. You can also place the pretzels in a zip-top bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.
  • Cool the Crust: The crust must be completely coo before adding the cream cheese layer.
  • Chill Layers: Make sure to refrigerate the cream cheese layer while you prepare the jello portion. This helps prevent the top layer from mixing.
  • Let it Set: Give the final dish at least 2 hours to set, but 4 hours is even better to ensure the Jell-O is fully firm.

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