Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pretzel Salad

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A cool strawberry gelatin salad with a cream cheese middle and pretzel crust.

Submitted by Susan Saunders
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup butter, softened

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 2 ½ cups crushed pretzels

  • 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®

  • 2 cups boiling water

  • 3 cups strawberries, chilled

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Cream butter or margarine with the brown sugar. Mix in the pretzels and pat mixture into the bottom of one 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool.

  3. In a medium bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water and stir in the strawberries. Chill until partially thickened.

  4. In a small bowl beat the cream cheese and white sugar together until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream. Spread mixture over the top of the cooled crust, making sure to seal the edges. Chill then pour the gelatin mixture over he cream cheese layer. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

521 Calories
28g Fat
65g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 521
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 19g 94%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 603mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 65g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 46g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 143mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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