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Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad

Irresistible Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad for Summer Fun

This refreshing Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad blends salty and sweet flavors, featuring a crunchy crust, a creamy layer, and a vibrant topping, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2.5 cups pretzels can use gluten-free pretzels if necessary
  • 0.5 cups granulated white sugar for crust
  • 0.5 cups butter melted; can use unsalted butter for milder taste
For the Creamy Layer
  • 16 ounces Cool Whip or Tru Whip; can replace with homemade whipped cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cups granulated white sugar for filling
For the Jello Layer
  • 6 ounces instant strawberry jello can substitute with other flavored jello
  • 2 cups boiling water for dissolving jello
  • 2 cups strawberries hulled and sliced; frozen strawberries can be used if fresh are unavailable

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch pan
  • microwave-safe container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad
  1. Crush pretzels until finely ground. Mix with melted butter and sugar, then press into greased pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Let cool.
  2. Blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip and spread over cooled crust.
  3. Boil 2 cups of water. Stir in jello until dissolved. Mix in strawberries and let cool until slightly thickened.
  4. Pour cooled jello over cream cheese layer. Chill in refrigerator for 3-4 hours until set. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened before mixing. Chill salad properly to allow it to set completely.

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