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Close up of a pan of Jell-O Pretzel Salad in a glass pan with strawberries on top.
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Jello Pretzel Salad

With a salty pretzel crust, a smooth creamy Cool Whip layer, and a bright fruit and jello topping, this Jello Pretzel Salad is a true classic.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Jello Pretzel Salad, Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings 15 servings
Calories 301kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

Pretzel Layer

  • 2 1/2 cups pretzels crushed
  • 3/4 cup butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces whipped topping thawed

Strawberry Jello Layer

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 6 ounces strawberry jello
  • 2 1/2 cups frozen sliced strawberries

Instructions

Pretzel Layer

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Crush pretzels using a food processor or smash up in a plastic bag.
    2 1/2 cups pretzels
  • Melt butter and stir in brown sugar. Then add pretzels and mix well.
    3/4 cup butter, 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Press into a 9" x 13" pan. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes. Allow to cool.

Cream Cheese Layer

  • Cream powdered sugar and cream cheese together. Add whipped topping and mix well.
    8 ounces cream cheese, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 8 ounces whipped topping
  • Spread over cooled pretzels. Chill.

Strawberry Jello Layer

  • Dissolve jello in boiling water. Stir in frozen strawberries until the berries are separated.
    2 cups boiling water, 6 ounces strawberry jello, 2 1/2 cups frozen sliced strawberries
  • Pour over cream cheese mixture. Chill until firm.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 501IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg