Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad
This Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad couldn't be easier to make. It is a great fresh-tasting dessert, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or for the Fourth of July. It will remind you of sunny days and outdoor fun, even if summer is months away. You can use fresh or frozen strawberries for this recipe, but either way this fruity dessert will be a tasty treat for you and your family. It has a crunchy pretzel crust, a creamy cool whip and cream cheese layer, and a strawberry Jello layer. Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad is a wonderful sweet and salty dessert. This colorful red and white dessert is sure to stand out at picnics and other family gatherings. No one will suspect how easy it was to make.
Serves12
Cooking Vessel Size8 x 8-inch Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese
- 1 cup whipping cream, whipped and sweetened (or 1 (8-ounce) container of Cool Whip)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 (6-ounce) package of strawberry Jello
- 1 (10-ounce) package of frozen strawberries and juice (defrost 2 hours prior to use)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Mix butter, 1/4 cup of sugar and crushed pretzels and press into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
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Mix cream cheese, whipped cream, and 1 cup sugar at room temperature. Spread over cooled crust.
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Mix boiling water, Jello, and defrosted strawberries. Pour on top of cream cheese mixture and refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares and serve. Drained, crushed pineapple can be added to the Jello mixture if desired (about 5 oz).
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SissieSass
Apr 25, 2018
Can you just use fresh strawberries for this recipe if you wanted, or do you need the juice? My grandma used to put sugar on the strawberries when we cleaned them and then she would use them in pies or just with some whipped cream as a dessert. I used to love visiting in spring because I knew she would have fresh strawberries and some amazing desserts.
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