Strawberry Crush Jello with Pretzels
Get ready to fall in love with the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and refreshing flavors in this Strawberry Crush Jello with Pretzels recipe! This crowd-pleasing dessert starts with a crunchy, buttery pretzel crust that adds the perfect salty contrast to the light and creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese and fluffy whipped topping. Topping it all off is a shimmering layer of strawberry gelatin loaded with fresh, juicy strawberry slices, creating a visually stunning and irresistibly delicious treat. Ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or holiday spreads, this no-fuss recipe is as easy as it is impressive. With its combination of textures and bright berry flavor, this dessert is a guaranteed favorite that'll have everyone asking for seconds—and the recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup 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 gelatin (e.g., Jell-O)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until fully combined.
Press the pretzel mixture firmly 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 it cool completely.
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until well blended.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring it reaches the edges to prevent the gelatin layer from seeping through. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the gelatin layer.
Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature (do not refrigerate yet).
Once the gelatin has cooled, stir in the sliced strawberries.
Pour the gelatin mixture gently over the chilled cream cheese layer.
Refrigerate the dish for 3-4 hours, or until the gelatin has fully set.
Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 247.9 g | 318% | |
| Saturated Fat | 154.5 g | 772% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 639 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 5410 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 488.6 g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 236.9 g | ||
| Protein | 42.2 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1123 mg | 24% | |
*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.
