Description
A delightful and nostalgic dessert combining a salty pretzel crust, creamy cream cheese, and vibrant strawberry jello, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cool whip or whipped cream
- 1 cup boiling water
- 6 ounces strawberry jello
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Pretzel Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Fold in the cool whip gently. Spread this creamy layer over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring even coverage.
- Prepare the Jello Layer: In a bowl, dissolve the strawberry jello in boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved. Allow it to cool for a few minutes, then add the sliced strawberries.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the jello mixture over the cream cheese layer, distributing it evenly. Refrigerate the salad for at least 240 minutes, or until the jello has set.
- Serve: Before serving, feel free to garnish with fresh strawberries or whipped cream to elevate the presentation.
Notes
Always let the layers chill sufficiently for the best texture. Using fresh strawberries rather than canned will elevate the flavor significantly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry, jello, salad, dessert, summer, potluck
