3 Layer Strawberry Jello with Pretzels
Dive into a delightful medley of sweet, salty, and creamy flavors with this 3 Layer Strawberry Jello with Pretzels recipe—a show-stopping dessert that's as beautiful as it is delicious! This no-fuss treat features a buttery, crunchy pretzel crust, complemented by a velvety layer of cream cheese and whipped topping, and crowned with a shimmering strawberry Jello layer studded with fresh, juicy strawberries. Perfect for potlucks, summer barbecues, or holiday gatherings, this layered dessert is a crowd-pleaser that combines textures and flavors in every bite. With minimal baking and easy prep, it's an irresistible balance of refreshing sweetness and salty crunch you'll love serving to friends and family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups pretzels
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 6 ounces strawberry gelatin (Jello mix)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Crush the pretzels into small pieces using a rolling pin or food processor, but leave some texture for crunch.
In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until the mixture is fully coated and resembles wet sand.
Press the pretzel mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch baking dish to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
While the crust cools, prepare the creamy layer. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together with a hand mixer until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring it reaches the edges to create a seal. This will prevent the Jello from seeping through.
Refrigerate the assembled crust and cream cheese layer while preparing the Jello topping.
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir for about 2 minutes until the powder is fully dissolved. Then, stir in the cold water.
Allow the Jello mixture to cool to room temperature, but do not let it set.
Once the Jello has cooled, arrange the sliced strawberries evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Carefully pour the cooled Jello over the strawberries and cream cheese layer, ensuring even coverage.
Refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, or until the Jello has fully set.
Slice into squares and serve. Enjoy the perfect combination of salty, creamy, and sweet in every bite!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.7 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.5 g | 582% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 415 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 1850 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 352.0 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 253.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 329 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 956 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
