Description
Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad Cups are a delicious and refreshing dessert that combines the salty crunch of pretzels with the sweetness of strawberries and creamy jello.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 package (6 oz) strawberry jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
- In another bowl, dissolve the strawberry jello in boiling water. Stir in the sliced strawberries.
- Pour the jello mixture over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
- Once set, cut into cups and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, use fresh strawberries instead of frozen.
- Make sure the pretzel crust is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese layer.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad Cups, dessert, strawberry jello, pretzel salad