Pretzel Jello Salad Recipe

Name: Pretzel Jello Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups thin pretzels, crushed (crush them before you measure); 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 8 ounces light cream cheese; 12 ounces Cool Whip (light or fat free is fine); 3/4 cup sugar; 2 cups boiling water; 1/2 cup cold water; 6 ounces strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert; 20 ounces strawberries, sliced (fresh or frozen, I used closer to 10 oz)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Place pretzels in ziplock bag and crush into small pieces using rolling pin. Measure pretzels after crushing.
3
Mix together pretzels, 3 tbsp sugar, and butter.
4
Pat pretzel mixture into a 9 x 11 pan and bake for 10 minutes.
5
When the crust is cool, mix cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and Cool Whip together and spread on crust.
6
Bring 2 cups water to a boil and stir in strawberry Jello. Add cold water and mix well.
7
Add strawberries.
8
Let mixture set until slightly thickened, then pour over cream cheese mixture.
9
Refrigerate until jello is firm.

1706

kcal

Calories

162

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups thin pretzels, crushed (crush them before you measure), 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 cup butter, melted, 8 ounces light cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Pretzel Jello Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pretzel Jello Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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