Crunchy Strawberry Jello Salad
Dive into a delightful blend of sweet, salty, and creamy textures with this irresistible Crunchy Strawberry Jello Salad. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or summer picnics, this no-fuss dessert features a buttery pretzel crust that adds the perfect crunch, a luscious cream cheese and whipped topping layer, and a fruity, wobbly strawberry Jello crown studded with ripe, frozen strawberries. With just 30 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make recipe combines the nostalgic charm of classic Jello desserts with a modern, crowd-pleasing twist. Serve it chilled in beautiful squares for a refreshing treat that’s as stunning as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- 6 ounces strawberry-flavored gelatin mix (Jello)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 16 ounces frozen strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter. Stir until fully combined.
Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form a crust.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring it reaches the edges to seal off the crust from the next layer. Refrigerate while preparing the other layers.
In a large bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin mix in 2 cups of boiling water.
Stir in 1 cup of cold water and the frozen sliced strawberries. Let the mixture sit for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until it thickens slightly but is still pourable.
Carefully pour the gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer in the baking dish.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin layer is completely set.
Once set, slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your Crunchy Strawberry Jello Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.6 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.6 g | 608% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 499 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 5748 mg | 250% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 650.5 g | 237% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 390.5 g | ||
| Protein | 55.0 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 425 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1202 mg | 26% | |
*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.
