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The Best Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad

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A sweet and salty dessert featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and vibrant strawberry layer.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups pretzels, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 16 ounces Tru Whip or Cool Whip
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 6 ounces instant strawberry jello
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 quart strawberries, hulled and sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the pretzel crust: In a medium bowl, combine the coarsely chopped pretzels, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter, stirring until well coated.
  3. Press the pretzel mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  4. Make the creamy layer: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in 1 cup sugar and fold in Cool Whip until combined.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pretzel crust once it is cool.
  6. Prepare the strawberry layer by dissolving instant strawberry jello in boiling water, stirring until dissolved, then let it cool slightly.
  7. Add sliced strawberries to the cooled jello mixture and mix gently.
  8. Pour the jello mixture over the cream cheese layer and smooth it out with a spatula.
  9. Chill for at least 4-6 hours until the jello is fully set.
  10. Serve chilled, cutting into squares or rectangles for serving.

Notes

Serve in a clear glass dish for presentation and garnish with mint leaves or crushed pretzels.

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Keywords: Strawberry, Jello, Salad, Dessert, Summer

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