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Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O
My contribution to the dinner was this easy dessert, by his request. Personally, I have texture issues with Jell-O. I like the flavor, but sometimes it gags me. Haha no good when you’re trying to enjoy a dessert (or a shot…).
This recipe comes together really easily and is nearly no-bake. Plus, it’s pretty and serves a lot, so it’d be great to bring to a party.
For another great strawberry dessert recipe, be sure to try my Strawberry Shortcake Cake or Strawberry Brownie Delight.
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Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, add the packet of jell-o with 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until dissolved then set aside to cool to room temp.
- In a large ziploc bag, crush the pretzels using a rolling pin.
- In a small saucepan, melt the stick of butter then add the 1/4 cup sugar. Stir to combine. Pour the crushed pretzels into the saucepan and mix together.
- Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 pan and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and allow to come to room temp.
- While the pretzel crust is cooling, add the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar to a large bowl. Using a mixer, mix on low until fully combined.
- Stir in the Cool Whip with a spatula.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust going all the way to the edges to create a seal. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- While that portion is cooling, slice up your strawberries. I sliced up a full pound but only used about 3/4 pound.
- Once cooled, evenly arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Pour the Jell-o over the strawberries and refrigerate until it is set.
- Slice & enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Can you make this ahead and freeze/thaw or does that effect the jello??
I wouldn’t recommend it – it’ll affect the texture.