Jello Pretzel Salad
Discover the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy with this irresistible Jello Pretzel Salad—a crowd-pleasing dessert that doubles as a nostalgic favorite for potlucks and holiday gatherings. Featuring a crunchy, buttery pretzel crust, a creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese and whipped topping, and a vibrant strawberry Jello layer studded with frozen strawberries, this dessert is a textural masterpiece. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a few simple ingredients, this no-fuss recipe is an ideal make-ahead treat that serves up to 12 people. Serve chilled and watch this refreshing dessert disappear as its delightful layers provide a taste of summer in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups pretzels
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3.5 ounces unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- 6 ounces strawberry-flavored Jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 16 ounces frozen strawberries, sliced
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Crush the pretzels into small pieces, about the size of coarse breadcrumbs. You can do this by placing them in a resealable plastic bag and using a rolling pin or a food processor.
In a medium bowl, mix the crushed pretzels with 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and the melted butter until thoroughly combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form an even crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool completely on a wire rack.
While the crust is cooling, prepare the cream cheese layer. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully combined.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, making sure to seal the edges so the Jello layer does not seep through. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
In a large bowl, dissolve the strawberry-flavored Jello in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved, then add the sliced frozen strawberries. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, or until it begins to thicken slightly.
Pour the Jello mixture over the chilled cream cheese layer, spreading it out evenly. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or until the Jello is fully set.
Once set, slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your sweet and salty Jello Pretzel Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 178 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 86 mg | 2% | |
*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.
