Layers of crunchy pretzels, cream cheese, and fresh strawberries in strawberry gelatin for a crowd-pleaser.
# What You Need:
→ Pretzel Crust
01 - 2 cups salted pretzels, crushed
02 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
→ Cream Cheese Layer
04 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
→ Strawberry Jello Layer
07 - 2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry-flavored gelatin
08 - 2 cups boiling water
09 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until evenly combined.
03 - Firmly press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to create an even layer.
04 - Bake the crust for 10 minutes then set aside to cool completely.
05 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until well incorporated.
06 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring the edges are completely sealed to prevent gelatin from leaking.
07 - In a separate bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Allow the gelatin mixture to cool to room temperature.
08 - Stir the sliced fresh strawberries into the cooled gelatin mixture.
09 - Carefully pour the strawberry gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer, spreading evenly.
10 - Refrigerate the layered dessert for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin is fully set.
11 - Cut into squares and serve chilled.
