Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of the BEST Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad Recipe, where sweet meets salty in perfect harmony. This vibrant dish serves as both a refreshing salad and a scrumptious dessert, making it a versatile addition to any gathering. Its crunchy pretzel crust, creamy layer of whipped topping and cream cheese, and luscious strawberry jello create a mouthwatering experience that will impress family and friends alike. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or simply as an everyday treat, this strawberry jello salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pretzels
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 16 ounces Tru Whip or Cool Whip
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 6 ounces instant strawberry jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 quart fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Crush pretzels and mix with melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor. Press into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a clean food processor, blend cream cheese with remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping until combined, then spread over cooled pretzel crust.
- Boil water and mix in strawberry jello until dissolved. Stir in sliced strawberries and let cool slightly before pouring over the cream layer.
- Chill for at least two hours until set. Cut into squares to serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg