Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O

Loves2Teach's Note:

A crisp salty pretzel crust complements the creamy marshmallow-fluff-like "white" layer, with a tangy topping of strawberries in gelatin. Much like a strawberry cheesecake, but with the surprise of pretzels! For best results, make Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O only one day in advance, to preserve the crunchy texture of the pretzels.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 20

• 2 cups pretzels, crushed (about 4 cups)
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• Cool Whip
• 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen sweetened strawberries
• 2 cups boiling water

Directions:

1. Crust: Combine pretzels, butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into 9" x 13" baking dish and bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
2. White Layer: Cream together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar.
3. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread over pretzel crust.
4. Red Layer: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
5. Stir in frozen strawberries, Chill until partially set (about 1 hour) and spread over white layer.
6. Chill until set and serve.

Reviews

[Paul Meyer]

This is a family favorite. To save time, get the jello started first, using the quick-set method on the box.

[Julie Winter]

I made a variation of this recipe after a friend brought it to our baby playgroup. It's delicious and a perfect summertime dessert. Salty, sweet and refreshing!

[Carla Bennett]

I have tried this dessert many times, just never had the recipe, now I do!!!! It is wonderful!