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Tasty Treat Thursday Strawberry Jell-O Pretzel Salad Recipe

March 24, 2011 by Momstart 14 Comments

Strawberry Jell-O Pretzel Salad Recipe

By Summer,

I’ve been eating this “salad” (which is less like a side dish and more like a dessert) since I was about 6 years old. My mom and I first had this at a Mother’s Day potluck tea at our church. My mom got the recipe from the maker, and she has been constructing this dish almost every holiday that I can remember, especially in college and beyond if it was a holiday I come home. The dish is tasty and one of my favorite recipes.

Strawberry Jell-O Pretzel Salad Recipe

However, I “ignore” the ingredients as I’m not a fan of Cool Whip’s Practically Hydrogenated Oils and Jell-O’s added dyes. I have tried making this recipe with whipped cream instead of Cool Whip, but it has not successfully worked for me. If you’re up for a challenge attempt this recipe using real whipped cream and then let me know how you did it! I might try adding gelatin to stiffen up the three cream ingredients while using real whipped cream.

INGREDIENTS:

LAYER ONE
2 cups crushed pretzels
¾ cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar

LAYER TWO
8 ounces Cool Whip, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

LAYER THREE
2 cups boiling hot water
1 – 6 ounce package of Strawberry Jell-O (not sugar free)
2 – 10 ounces packages of frozen strawberries OR 1 pound sliced fresh strawberries

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350oF. Grease an 9×12 clear glass dish.

2. LAYER ONE – Mix well the pretzels, butter, and sugar. Press layer into pan. Bake layer in preheated oven for 9-minutes. Allow to cool completely.

3. LAYER TWO – Whip together Cool Whip, cream cheese, and powdered sugar. Spread on top of cooked pretzel mixture.

4. LAYER THREE – Mix boiled water, Jell-O and strawberries. When it starts to congeal pour on top of cream cheese layer. Pour on and spread GENTLY.

5. DO NOT MIX!

This is a recipe you can make a day in advance so if you’re looking for a dish to take some where or need an extra holiday dish, make this in advance and bring it out then it’s go-time. The cooking of the pretzel layer really helps it keep crisp. On about day 2-3 the pretzel layer will begin to get soften and get soggy on about day 5, so eat up and share!

About Summer:

Summer is the President of our Local MOMS Club chapter, she is the mother of two adorable active boys, and is always thinking of ways to help others. She is a friend, a wife, and always busy as all mommies are. She is very active on Facebook, addicted to Geocaching and very interested in organic and green living.

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Comments

  1. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says

    March 24, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    That looks yummy and perfect for this weather we are having in Texas.

    Reply
  2. Brandy says

    March 24, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    Another food post 😉 I keep running into FOOD tonight … This looks so yummy!!

    Reply
  3. Cher says

    March 25, 2011 at 7:59 am

    Too funny! I just scheduled a post for the same recipe but use raspberries or mixed berries.

    Reply
  4. Gina says

    March 25, 2011 at 10:19 am

    This looks so good!!!! I’ve never had it before, must try!

    Reply
  5. PuddlesCollection says

    March 25, 2011 at 11:12 am

    I made this for the first time last year and everyone loved it!

    Reply
  6. Beeb Ashcroft says

    March 25, 2011 at 11:34 am

    That sounds yummy!

    Reply
  7. Stefani says

    March 25, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    This really sounds interesting. I am bookmarking it and also stumbling it. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Kari says

    March 25, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    Oh man! I haven’t had that in ages….I’m now craving some so bad. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
  9. Rhea says

    March 26, 2011 at 7:28 am

    Really?? Strawberry Jello and Pretzels?? My mom makes a 3 layer desert, the middle layer is much the same, but the top is chocolate and the bottom is shortbread. I think I might have to try doing a pretzel bottom on the chocolate one. I don’t know if I’m brave enough to try this.

    Reply
  10. Kathy says

    March 28, 2011 at 3:35 am

    A perfect dish for spring. It sounds yummy!

    Reply
  11. Monica Quintero says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:10 am

    Can the Jell-O be poured on before the cream cheese mixture?

    Reply
  12. Simplex says

    May 24, 2014 at 10:23 am

    Oh my goodness, this looks relish! I’m one of those weird people who don’t like chocolate. I’m a caramel girl, so my dessert options are somewhat limited. However, we have a big Sunday dinner ever week where all our kids and our parents come, and this Sunday you can bet this “Ptrezel Salad” will be on the dessert menu. I think I will use Caramel for topping instead of the fruit though, for that salted caramel flavor. Yum! Thanks so much for this one, I can tell already it will be going into rotation at my house!

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