Judy's Strawberry Pretzel Salad

This three-layer salad includes a pretzel crust, cream cheese center, and strawberry top.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 371 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• ¾ cup butter, melted
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries
• 2 cups boiling water
• 4 ½ tablespoons white sugar
• 1 ½ cups crushed pretzels

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together the pretzels, 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, stir together the gelatin mix and boiling water. Mix in frozen strawberries, and stir until thawed. Pour over cream cheese mixture in pan. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour.