Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O Dessert

Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O Dessert
Submitted by: Kadee Stratton

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.

20 servings 1 hour

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

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.

White Layer: Cream together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar.Fold in Cool Whip. Spread over pretzel crust.

Red Layer: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.Stir in frozen strawberries, Chill until partially set (about 1 hour) and spread over white layer.Chill until set and serve.

KADEE'S NOTES: INSTEAD OF FROZEN STRAWBERRIES I USE FRESH STRAWBERRIES, AND CUT INTO BITE SIZE PIECES. I ADDED THE BERRIES AFTER THE JELLO HAD CHILLED IN FRIDGE FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. ALSO, THE RECIPE DOESN'T SPECIFY, SO I USED POWDERED SUGAR.