Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad, a delightful no-bake dessert that perfectly balances salty and sweet. With its crunchy pretzel crust, creamy layer of cheese, and a vibrant jello topping bursting with fresh strawberries, this dish is sure to impress at any gathering. Easy to assemble and visually appealing, it’s a crowd-pleaser for potlucks, barbecues, and family dinners. Make it ahead of time for convenience, and watch it disappear as guests come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz Strawberry Jello
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 2 cups Crushed pretzels
- 1/4 cup Sugar (for pretzel layer)
- 8 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup Sugar (for cream cheese layer)
- 8 oz Whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 lb Strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, dissolve the strawberry jello in boiling water; let it cool.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in sugar and crushed pretzels until coated.
- Press the pretzel mixture into a baking pan and bake for 10 minutes; cool.
- Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel layer; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Combine strawberries with cooled jello and pour over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until set; serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg