Description
A delightful no-bake dessert that combines salty and sweet flavors with a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and fruity topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz strawberry Jell-O mix
- 2 cups boiling water
- 16 oz strawberries (fresh or frozen, hulled & sliced)
- 2 1/2 cups salted pretzels (measured before crushing)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed in refrigerator)
Instructions
- Start by boiling 2 cups of water. In a mixing bowl, add the 6 oz package of strawberry Jell-O mix.
- Pour the boiling water over the Jell-O mix. Stir well until the Jell-O granules are completely dissolved.
- Add in the sliced strawberries into the mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Let the mix cool for a bit before transferring it to the refrigerator. Allow it to set for about 2 hours.
- Prepare the pretzel crust while the Jell-O layer is chilling. Start by crushing the salted pretzels into small pieces.
- Melt the 3/4 cup of butter on low heat in a medium saucepan.
- Remove from heat and stir in the crushed pretzels and 3 tbsp of granulated sugar until combined.
- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, ensuring it’s evenly spread and compact. Let it cool.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add in the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the 8 oz of Cool Whip gently, ensuring it’s combined but still fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pretzel crust once the Jell-O has set.
- Pour the strawberry Jell-O mixture on top of the cream cheese layer and return the dish to the refrigerator. Let it chill for at least another 2 hours.
Notes
This dessert is best served chilled. Cut it into squares and garnish with fresh strawberries or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg