Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

5 from 1 vote

A classic layered dessert with a buttery pretzel crust, fluffy cream cheese filling, and sweet strawberry topping. It is easy to make ahead and perfect for sharing.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Cooling Time1

Total Time1 30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: slices

Author: Krissy Allori

Equipment

9 x 13-inch Glass Baking Dish

Ingredients

Pretzel Crust

2½ cups pretzels crushed
¾ cup butter melted
3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Cream Cheese Layer

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 (8 ounce) tub whipped topping such as Cool Whip

Strawberry Layer

2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry Jell-O
2 cups boiling water
3 cups strawberries sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Stir together crushed pretzels, melted butter and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar. Mix well and press mixture into bottom of prepared 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake 8-10 minutes, until set. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl cream together cream cheese and white sugar. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture onto fully cooled crust. To avoid a soggy crust, just be sure the creamy layer reaches all edges of the pan. Set in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
Dissolve strawberry jello in boiling water. Allow to cool until mixture is about the consistency of egg whites. Stir in sliced strawberries and spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set.
To serve, cut into squares and add additional whipped topping, if desired.

Notes

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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