Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O

By curtiswren

Loves2Teach's Note:
A crisp salty pretzel crust complements the creamy marshmallow-fluff-like "white" layer, with a tangy topping of strawberries in gelatin. Much like a strawberry cheesecake, but with the surprise of pretzels! For best results, make Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O only one day in advance, to preserve the crunchy texture of the pretzels.

Ingredients

• 2 cups pretzels, crushed (about 4 cups)
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• Cool Whip
• 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen sweetened strawberries
• 2 cups boiling water

Preparation

Step 1

1, Crust: Combine pretzels, butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into 9" x 13" baking dish and bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

2. White Layer: Cream together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar.

3. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread over pretzel crust.

4. Red Layer: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.

5. Stir in frozen strawberries, Chill until partially set (about 1 hour) and spread over white layer.

6. Chill until set and serve.