Strawberries n' Cream Pretzel Salad
This is the perfect dish to make for a potluck, summer party, or any holiday occasion. It's always a big hit with guests, and so easy to make. My mom has been making this recipe for us for the past 30 years.
Ingredients
- 6 Ounce Strawberry Jello Box
- 2 Cups Boiling Water
- 10 Ounces Frozen Strawberry Halves
- 3 Cups Salted Pretzel Sticks Crushed
- 3/4 Cup Unsalted Butter
- 4 Tbsps Granulated Sugar For the Crust
- 8 Ounces Cream Cheese
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar For the creamy filling
- 12 Ounces Whipped Cream Topping Defrosted
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350-degrees
- Prepare the jello. Mix the jello packet with the two cups of boiling water. Add the frozen strawberries to the jello mixture (do not pre-defrost.) Place the strawberry jello in the refrigerator (about one hour)
- Crush the pretzels (see photos for size reference)
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Mix in the four tablespoons of sugar. Add the crushed pretzels to the butter bowl and coat.
- Pack the pretzels down in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake for ten minutes. Place in the refrigerator to speed up cooling process if the jello is starting to firm.
- Using an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese with one cup of sugar. Beat on a high speed until there are no lumps. Once you get a creamy texture, mix in the whipped topping.
- Once the pretzel crust has completely cooled, spread the cream filling evenly on top of the pretzel layer.
- Pour the semi-firm jello mixture on top of the creamy layer.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.