Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Strawberry Pretzel Salad is anything BUT a salad. A brown sugar pretzel crust, creamy cheesecake filling and fruity topping make the most delicious treat!
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 5 Tbsp brown sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 8 oz pkg cream cheese
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 8 oz container frozen whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip)
- 16 oz fresh strawberries, sliced (or can use sliced frozen in a pinch)
- 6 oz pkg strawberry flavored gelatin
- 1-1/2 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of a 9x13 pan very lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix crushed pretzels, brown sugar and melted butter and press on the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 10 minutes and allow crust to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl whip the cream cheese and white sugar together until smooth and fluffy. Fold in the defrosted whipped topping and spread over cooled crust, spreading all the way to the edges. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
- While the cream cheese layer is setting, place the jello powder in a medium mixing bowl. Pour the boiling water over the top and stir until the jello is dissolved. Add the half cup of ice and stir until it's melted.
- Once the cream cheese mixture has set, remove the 9x13 pan from the refrigerator. Layer the sliced strawberries all over the top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the jello mixture very gently over the strawberry layer, then carefully place in the refrigerator to set for 2-3 hours.