Pretzel Jello Salad
Sweet, salty, and irresistibly refreshing, Pretzel Jello Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. This retro-inspired dessert features a crunchy pretzel crust baked to golden perfection, layered with a luscious cream cheese filling and topped with a shimmering strawberry gelatin infused with fresh, juicy strawberry slices. Perfectly balancing textures and flavors, this no-fuss dessert is a delightful combination of creamy, fruity, and salty-sweet goodness. With its vibrant red topping and crispy base, it’s as visually striking as it is delicious—ideal for potlucks, picnics, or any festive occasion. Plus, it’s easy to prepare ahead, making it a stress-free yet show-stopping addition to your dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pretzels
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 8 ounces Whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 6 ounces Strawberry-flavored gelatin (Jello)
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 2 cups Cold water
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Crush the pretzels into small pieces using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and rolling over them with a rolling pin.
In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until evenly combined.
Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
Spread the cream cheese layer evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, making sure to cover it completely to prevent the Jello layer from seeping through.
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in the boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved, then add the cold water. Mix well.
Allow the gelatin mixture to cool to room temperature, then stir in the sliced strawberries.
Carefully pour the gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread the strawberries evenly.
Refrigerate the dish for at least 4 hours, or until the Jello is completely set.
Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.6 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.5 g | 478% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1843 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 351.8 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 253.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 946 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.
