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The Best Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad

A delightful and nostalgic Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad that combines sweet, salty, crunchy, and creamy layers for a perfect summer dish.

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 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. Combine pretzels, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Press mixture into a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
  4. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden and fragrant, then let cool.
  5. Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and Cool Whip, mixing until fluffy.
  6. Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled pretzel crust.
  7. Dissolve strawberry jello in boiling water, let cool slightly.
  8. Stir in hulled strawberries and pour over cream cheese layer.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  10. Serve cut into squares, optionally topping with whipped cream.

Notes

This dish is even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

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Keywords: strawberry, jello salad, dessert, summer dessert, nostalgic recipes