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Strawberry Jell-O Pretzel Salad

Sweet Summer Strawberry Jell-O Pretzel Salad Delight

A nostalgic Strawberry Jell-O Pretzel Salad, perfect for summer gatherings with its sweet strawberries and creamy layers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Pretzels crushed
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
For the Cream Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 8 oz Cool Whip thawed
For the Jell-O Layer
  • 3 oz Strawberry Jell-O quick-set
  • 1.5 cups Water
For the Topping
  • 4 cups Strawberries thinly sliced

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • Medium bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush the pretzels and mix with melted butter and sugar. Press into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
  2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Fold in Cool Whip and spread over cooled pretzel crust.
  3. Boil 1 cup of water and dissolve Strawberry Jell-O powder. Add 1/2 cup cold water to cool. Allow to thicken slightly without fully gelling.
  4. Pour the Jell-O over the cream cheese layer and scatter sliced strawberries on top. Press gently into the Jell-O layer.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. Cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. For optimal texture, refrigerate overnight before serving.

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