Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad, a no-bake dessert that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors. This classic treat features a crunchy pretzel crust topped with a creamy layer of cream cheese and whipped topping, all finished off with a vibrant strawberry jello and fresh strawberries. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or holiday gatherings, this refreshing salad is not only easy to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve it chilled to enjoy the full burst of flavors, and watch as your guests ask for seconds—and the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz Strawberry Jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar (for cream cheese layer)
- 8 oz whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, dissolve the strawberry jello in boiling water; let cool.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar and combine with crushed pretzels. Press into a greased 9×13 baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes; allow it to cool.
- Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping and spread over cooled crust.
- Combine sliced strawberries with cooled jello and pour over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours until set before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg