Description
Indulge in a classic dessert that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors with this Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad. This no-bake treat features a crunchy pretzel crust, a creamy cream cheese layer, and a vibrant strawberry jello topping, making it an ideal addition to any gathering or celebration. Quick to assemble and perfect for warm days when you want something refreshing, it’s sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Prepare it ahead of time and watch as it disappears from the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz strawberry jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/4 cup sugar (for crust)
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar (for filling)
- 8 oz whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 lb strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix the strawberry jello with boiling water until dissolved; allow it to cool.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in sugar, then add crushed pretzels until coated.
- Press the pretzel mixture evenly into a baking pan and bake for 10 minutes; let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then fold in whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set slightly.
- Combine sliced strawberries with cooled jello; pour over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours until fully set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg