Description

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a delicious layered dessert made with a salty pretzel crust, a sweet cream cheese filling, and a fruity strawberry Jell-O topping with fresh strawberries.

Ingredients

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
2 cups boiling water
6 oz strawberry Jell-O
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Press into a 9×13-inch baking dish to form a crust.
Bake crust for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping until combined.
Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over cooled crust. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Dissolve strawberry Jell-O in boiling water. Let cool to room temperature.
Stir sliced strawberries into the Jell-O.
Carefully pour Jell-O mixture over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until completely set, about 4 hours or overnight.
Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese layer is sealed to prevent Jell-O from seeping into the crust.
Fresh strawberries provide better texture than frozen ones.
Chill each layer properly to maintain separation.