Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad, a classic dessert that perfectly balances salty and sweet flavors. This no-bake treat features a crunchy pretzel crust, a creamy cream cheese layer, and vibrant strawberries enveloped in luscious strawberry jello. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings, this dish is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to assemble.
Ingredients
- 6 oz Strawberry Jello
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 2 cups Crushed pretzels
- 1/4 cup Sugar (for crust)
- 8 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup Sugar (for filling)
- 8 oz Whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 lb Strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Dissolve strawberry jello in boiling water; cool to room temperature.
3. Melt butter and mix with sugar and crushed pretzels; press into a baking pan and bake for 10 minutes.
4. Mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth, fold in whipped topping, and spread over the cooled crust.
5. Combine sliced strawberries with cooled jello; pour over cream cheese layer.
6. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until set.
Notes
This dessert can be made a day ahead—just keep it refrigerated until serving. Be sure to let the jello cool before pouring it over the cream layer to avoid melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg