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Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad

Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad: A Nostalgic Delight Awaits

Experience the delightful Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad, a nostalgic dessert combining sweet strawberries, creamy filling, and a salty pretzel crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Crushed Pretzels Adds a delightful salty crunch
  • 1.1875 cups Granulated Sugar Balances the saltiness
  • 0.5 cups Butter Melted
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 8 oz Frozen Whipped Topping Thawed
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar For sweetness
For the Strawberry Layer
  • 6 oz Strawberry Gelatin Any brand works
  • 2 cups Boiling Water To activate gelatin
  • 1 lb Fresh Strawberries Sliced

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until coated. Press into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden, then cool completely.
  4. Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Gently fold in thawed whipped topping, then spread over cooled crust.
  5. Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water, cool to lukewarm, then stir in sliced strawberries.
  6. Pour the gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer and chill for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh strawberries. Can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavors.

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