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Strawberry Pretzel Layer Salad is not difficult to make, but it does take time to create the layers. The good part is that you can start a layer or two a day ahead of time and it will keep just fine in the fridge. Bring it to a party and I can guarantee people will be asking you for the recipe!
Ingredients
For the bottom pretzel layer
- 2 cups crushed pretzels (not too fine)
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
For the middle cream cheese layer
- (1) 8 ounce package of cream cheese (very softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 9 ounce package of Cool Whip
For the top Jell-O layer
- (3) 3 ounce packages of strawberry Jell-O
- 2 cups boiling water
- 10-12 thinly sliced strawberries
Instructions
For the pretzel layer
- Mix together the crushed pretzels, melted butter and sugar.
- Spread in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees.
- Cool completely.
For the cream cheese layer
- Blend cream cheese and sugar.
- Fold in Cool Whip.
- Spread onto cooled pretzel crust.
For the Jell-O layer
- Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water.
- Place in refrigerator for about 20 minutes until Jell-O is partially set (keep checking in 5 minute intervals).
- When Jell-O is partially set and will not leak under the cream cheese layer, pour it on top.
- Add thinly sliced strawberries.
- Refrigerate until completely set.
