Irresistible Pretzel Jello Dessert for a Sweet Surprise
This pretzel jello dessert combines salty pretzels with sweet strawberries for a refreshing and delightful treat.
Equipment
- 13x9 glass casserole dish
- Medium saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Ziploc bag
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 12 Tbsp unsalted butter Use unsalted butter for balanced flavor.
- 2 cups crushed salted pretzels Adds crunch and contrast.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar Enhances sweetness of the crust.
For the Creamy Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it's softened for easy mixing.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the filling.
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed in the fridge Lightens the filling.
For the Strawberry Layer
- 6 oz strawberry Jell-O Provides vibrant color and flavor.
- 2 cups boiling water Essential for dissolving the Jell-O.
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced Adds natural sweetness.
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F for optimal crust texture.
- Combine 6 oz strawberry Jell-O with 2 cups of boiling water, stir well until dissolved, then let cool.
- Crush 2 cups of salted pretzels in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin until fine crumbs.
- Melt 12 Tbsp of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan, stir in 1/4 cup granulated sugar, then mix in crushed pretzels.
- Transfer the pretzel mixture to a 13x9 glass casserole dish and press evenly for the crust. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fluffy, then fold in 8 oz Cool Whip until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Hull and slice 1 lb fresh strawberries, mix into the cooled Jell-O mixture.
- Pour the strawberry mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer, refrigerate until Jell-O sets (2-4 hours).
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or extra strawberries on top if desired.