It’s so easy to make, you’ll want to whip it up for every occasion!
For the Pretzel Crust:
– 2 cups pretzels, crushed
– 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
– 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
For the Strawberry Jello Layer:
– 1 (6-ounce) package strawberry gelatin
– 2 cups boiling water
– 1 (16-ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar for the pretzel crust. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
4. In another mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
5. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust, making sure to cover it completely.
6. In a separate bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
7. Add the thawed frozen strawberries to the gelatin mixture and stir to combine.
8. Carefully pour the strawberry gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer in the baking dish.
9. Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, or until set.
10. Slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Kcal: 300 kcal | Servings: Makes 12 servings