Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O

Submitted by Loves2Teach

"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."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 20

ingredients

• 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!

 

[Leslie O]

I have had this before. It has really good flavor!Be sure to use salted pretzels, they really make the dish good.

 

[Snicks1816]

This has been one of my favorite recipes since I was a kid. My mom made it every holiday and now I do the same... and so do my in laws. There are only two differences in the way I make it... First is that I use raspberry jello (but I still use frozen strawberries cut in half) and Second is that I use boiling pineapple juice instead of the water. These two substitutes add just a little more flavor to the top layer and it is so wonderful!! Also just a little side note for anyone that ends up with soggy pretzels... the trick is to get the cream cheese layer COMPLETELY sealed to the pan so the jello can't seep through and make the pretzels soggy. Everyone should make this recipe!