Description
This irresistible Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad is a delightful no-bake dessert that beautifully balances sweet and salty flavors. With its crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cream cheese layer, and refreshing strawberry topping, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion—be it birthdays, holidays, or casual gatherings. This visually stunning dish not only impresses guests but also pleases taste buds with its delicious layers. Easy to prepare ahead of time, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
- 6 oz strawberry Jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jello in boiling water and let cool.
- Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar; press into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake for about 10 minutes until golden.
- Beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping.
- Spread the cream mixture over the cooled pretzel crust and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Stir sliced strawberries into the cooled Jello and pour over the cream layer.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours until set.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg