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Best Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad for Summer Bliss

This BEST Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad combines sweet and salty flavors into a refreshing summer dish perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2.5 cups Pretzels Coarsely chopped
  • 0.25 cups Granulated White Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Butter Melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Low-fat option available
  • 1 cup Granulated White Sugar
  • 16 ounces Whipped Topping Homemade whipped cream great alternative
For the Jello Layer
  • 6 ounces Instant Strawberry Jello Consider other flavors for unique twists
  • 2 cups Boiling Water
  • 1 quart Strawberries Hulled and sliced

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by crushing pretzels in a food processor until you have about 2 1/2 cups of coarse crumbs.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of melted butter, stirring until well mixed.
  3. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Bake the crust at 350°F for 10 minutes until lightly browned, then allow it to cool completely.
  5. Blend 8 ounces of cream cheese with 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth, then fold in 16 ounces of whipped topping.
  6. Spread the cream cheese layer evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
  7. Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil, then pour it over 6 ounces of strawberry Jello, stirring until fully dissolved.
  8. Mix in the hulled and sliced strawberries, then allow to cool until it starts to thicken.
  9. Pour the thickened strawberry Jello mixture over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
  10. Slice the salad into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 19gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh strawberries. This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.

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