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Strawberry pretzel salad

Sweet Strawberry Pretzel Salad

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3/4 cup butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 container 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 packages 3 ounces each strawberry Jello
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 packages 16 ounces each frozen strawberries, thawed
  • 1 cup cold water

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix pretzels, butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar until combined; press firmly into bottom of 9x13-inch dish.
  2. Bake crust 10 minutes; cool completely on wire rack.
  3. Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Gently fold in whipped topping until smooth and combined; spread carefully over cooled crust, sealing to edges.
  5. Refrigerate while preparing strawberry layer.
  6. Stir both Jello packages into 2 cups boiling water for 2 minutes until completely dissolved; add 1 cup cold water.
  7. Stir in thawed strawberries and juices; refrigerate about 20-30 minutes until egg-white consistency, not fully set.
  8. Carefully pour over cream cheese; spread gently to cover completely.
  9. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until Jello is completely firm before cutting squares and serving.