Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad Recipe Everyone Will Ask You Fo
Ingredients
Pretzel Crust:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels mini or sticks work best
- ¾ cup melted butter
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping like Cool Whip
Jello Layer:
- 6 oz strawberry Jello mix
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
Instructions
🥨 Step 1: Make the Pretzel Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crush pretzels and combine with melted butter and sugar.
- Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
🧁 Step 2: Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping gently.
- Spread over cooled crust, sealing to the edges to prevent Jello seepage.
🍓 Step 3: Prepare the Jello Layer
- Dissolve Jello mix in boiling water, then stir in cold water.
- Let it cool to room temperature (important!).
🍓 Step 4: Add Strawberries & Assemble
- Layer sliced strawberries over the cream cheese layer.
- Pour cooled Jello mixture gently over strawberries.
- Chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until fully set.
🍰 Step 5: Slice & Serve
- Cut into squares, serve with optional whipped cream and fresh strawberry garnish.
Recipe Notes
- For gluten-free: Use gluten-free pretzels.
- For dairy-free/vegan: Use plant-based butter, dairy-free cream cheese, coconut whipped topping, and vegan gelatin.
- Don’t skip cooling times between layers—it ensures perfect separation.
- This dessert is best served cold and made ahead of time.