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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

This easy Strawberry Pretzel Salad recipe is a quick and delicious dessert made with pretzels, strawberries, cream cheese, Cool Whip, and Jell-O!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (6-ounce) package strawberry Jell-O
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels (about 4 cups whole pretzels)
  • ¾ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip (thawed)
  • 1 pound strawberries (fresh or frozen; sliced)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • In a medium bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jell-O in boiling water. Let cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and ¼ cup of sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and ½ cup of sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Gently fold in the Cool Whip. Spread over the cooled crust.
  • Arrange the sliced strawberries evenly over the cream.
  • Pour the Jell-O mixture over the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely set.