Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad

By Ksteve10

A family favorite for the holidays, picnics and pot lucks. A savory pretzel crust topped with cream cheese and jello layer.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups pretzels, finely crushed
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 (6-ounce) package strawberry jello
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries or small container (16-ounces) sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 8 ounces Cool Whip

Preparation

Step 1

Layer 1:

Combine pretzels, brown sugar, and melted butter and press into a greased 9 X 13-inch pan. Tip: You can use more butter if the crust isn't sticking together crush the pretzels to a finer consistency.

Bake in 350°F oven for 10 minutes.

Layer 3:

Make jello according to directions and add the strawberries. Refrigerate until partially set. *If it's not set enough it will leak through your cream cheese layer and make your pretzels soggy.

Layer 2:

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Blend in cool whip.

Spread over cooled crust make sure you spread completely to the edges to create a seal so your jello doesn't leak through. Pour partially set jello over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate.