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Strawberry Pretzel Dessert | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this classic favorite #dessert has a #pretzel crust, #creamcheese layer & a #strawberry jello layer. It's a light dessert that's great for the #holidays.

Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

Teresa Ambra
Festive and beautiful dessert-type salad with a pretzel crust, a cream cheese layer, and a strawberry jello layer. Amazing and delicious.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels about 10 ounces
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 tbsp. brown sugar packed
  • 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese softened
  • 16 oz. container cool whip or other non-dairy whipped topping, divided use
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 6 oz. pkg. strawberry gelatin or two small pkgs.
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 3 cups frozen strawberries thawed

Instructions
 

  • Mix crushed pretzels, brown sugar and butter.
  • Press into greased 9x13” baking dish and bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
  • Cool completely. (I place in freezer for about 30 minutes to speed cooling time).
  • Mix sugar, cream cheese and half the cool whip and place on cooled crust.
  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Add jello and stir until dissolved.
  • Then add strawberries.
  • Stir until thick.
  • If necessary put in freezer for a half hour or so until mixture thickens.
  • Spread over cream cheese layer.
  • Freeze until firm – about 30-45 minutes.
  • Cover with foil (NOT PLASTIC WRAP!!!) Plastic wrap will adhere to the frozen surface and take off the beautiful finish.
  • Refrigerate overnight before serving.
  • If desired, serve with remaining cool whip—either spread over the strawberry layer or dollop on individual servings.

Notes

NOTE: May substitute cans of pie filling for strawberry mixture, although this is really good. I have used raspberry and blueberry pie filling as a substitute for the strawberry-Jello mixture. But I bet you could use fresh blueberries or blackberries and Jello to match and it would be fantastic, too.
NOTE: The original name for this recipe calls it a salad. This is really a dessert, NOT a salad!
NOTE: Don't use plastic wrap to cover this salad/dessert. It will adhere to the strawberry topping and make a mess. Cover with lid or foil instead.
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