Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and creamy with this delightful Jello Pretzel Salad. A crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cheese layer, and fruity Jello topping make this a refreshing and irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Pretzel Crust:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Jello Topping:
- 1 (6 oz) box strawberry Jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare Pretzel Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9×13-inch dish and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
- Make Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over pretzel crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Jello Topping: Dissolve Jello in boiling water. Stir in strawberries. Pour over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese layer covers the pretzel crust completely for a crisp base.
- Try using raspberries and raspberry Jello for a delicious twist.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with baked crust)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
