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Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad Recipe

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Delight in the sweet and salty flavors of this Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad, featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy whipped cream and cream cheese layer, and a vibrant strawberry jello topping loaded with fresh strawberries. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a refreshing summer dessert.

Ingredients

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Jello Mixture

  • 6 oz Strawberry Jello
  • 2 cups Boiling water
  • 1 lb Strawberries, sliced

Pretzel Crust

  • 2 cups Pretzels, crushed
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 8 tbsp Unsalted Butter

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping, thawed

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the pretzel crust.
  2. Prepare Jello: In a medium bowl, dissolve the strawberry jello powder in 2 cups of boiling water by stirring until fully dissolved, then set aside to cool to room temperature.
  3. Make Pretzel Crust Mixture: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and stir in 1/4 cup sugar. Add the crushed pretzels and mix thoroughly until coated evenly with the buttery sugar mixture.
  4. Form Pretzel Crust: Transfer the pretzel mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Use a fork to press the mixture firmly and evenly across the bottom of the pan.
  5. Bake Pretzel Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow it to cool completely to room temperature.
  6. Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: While the crust cools, use a handheld mixer to blend the softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar until smooth and well combined.
  7. Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, creating a creamy and airy filling.
  8. Spread Cream Cheese Layer: Evenly spread the cream cheese and whipped topping mixture over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring it covers the entire surface from side to side.
  9. Chill Base Layers: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes to firm up the cream cheese layer.
  10. Combine Strawberries and Jello: Stir the sliced fresh strawberries into the cooled, room temperature strawberry jello mixture, distributing the fruit evenly.
  11. Pour Jello Layer: Carefully pour the strawberry and jello mixture over the chilled cream cheese layer, spreading it evenly across the surface.
  12. Set Dessert: Refrigerate the entire salad for about 2 to 3 hours, or until fully set and firm.
  13. Serve: Once set, slice and serve chilled, enjoying the delightful combination of sweet, salty, creamy, and fruity flavors.

Notes

  • Allow the pretzel crust and jello mixture to completely cool before layering to prevent melting or sogginess.
  • Use a 9 x 13 inch pan for this recipe to ensure correct proportions and setting.
  • This salad can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavor blending.
  • For extra crunch, reserve some crushed pretzels to sprinkle on top before serving.
  • Make sure the whipped topping is fully thawed for easy folding with the cream cheese.
  • Slice fresh strawberries uniformly to ensure even distribution in the jello layer.

Keywords: Strawberry Pretzel Salad, Jello Salad, Dessert, No Bake Dessert, Summer Dessert, Cream Cheese Salad, Pretzel Crust

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