Best 8 Pretzel Jello Salad Recipes

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Pretzel Jello Salad is a classic dessert that brings back memories of family gatherings and church potlucks. This sweet and salty dish is a combination of pretzels, Jello, cream cheese, and whipped topping, and it's sure to be a hit at your next gathering. It's a no-bake dessert that is easy to make and can be customized to your liking, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions or preferences.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

JELLO PRETZEL SALAD



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Jello Pretzel Salad is a family favorite for bbqs and potlucks. A buttery pretzel crust topped with a cream cheese and jello layer. You can make this Jello Pretzel Salad with strawberries or raspberries. Either way, it's delicious.

Provided by Christy Denney

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups pretzels ((crushed fine))
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 (6 oz pkg) strawberry jello
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 oz) pkg. frozen strawberries, slightly thawed and sliced in half.
1 (8 oz pkg) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
8 ounces cool whip (thawed) or 2 cups fresh whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 pan.
  • Combine pretzels, brown sugar, and melted butter and press into prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Dissolve the Jello in the boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes or until Jello is completely dissolved and then stir in the strawberries and chill. Refrigerate until partially set. *If it is not set enough it will leak through your cream cheese layer and make your pretzels soggy.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in cool whip or whipped cream. Spread over cooled crust make sure you spread completely to the edges to create a seal so your jello doesn't leak through. Pour jello over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until serving.

STRAWBERRY-PRETZEL JELLO SALAD



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If you're like us, this strawberry gelatin, cream cheese, whipped topping, and pretzel creation brings back memories of church potlucks and family reunions. We think of summer days, camping out on a picnic table in a park, and scooping this gelatin salad off of a paper plate with a plastic fork while sitting in a lawn chair. We all know that one person who shows up with a Strawberry-Pretzel Jello Salad in hand-and, it's usually their specialty. (We're looking at you, Nana!) A gelatin salad often finds its place on the actual salad table next to the potato salad and macaroni salads, so we wouldn't blame you if you counted this as your daily fruit intake. Some folks even like to serve it up as a side for their holiday dinners. This nostalgic recipe is a creamy, fruity, and crunchy Southern classic. If you haven't before, it's time to give this potluck favorite a whirl.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Strawberry

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup crushed pretzels
5 tablespoons + 1/4 cup sugar, divided
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Vegetable cooking spray
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed (1 container)
6 ounces strawberry gelatin (1 packet)
2 cups boiling water
10 ounces frozen strawberries in light syrup, thawed (1 package)
16 ounces sour cream (1 container)
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup crushed pretzels, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Press mixture on bottom of a 13- x 9-inch pan coated with cooking spray. (Mixture will be crumbly.)
  • Bake at 350° for 15 minutes; cool completely.
  • Beat softened cream cheese, 5 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla at low speed with an electric mixer until sugar dissolves. Fold in whipped topping; spread over pretzel layer.
  • Stir together gelatin and 2 cups boiling water until dissolved; add strawberries. Chill 1 hour or until partially set. Spread gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer; chill 8 hours or until set.
  • Stir together sour cream and remaining 1/4 cup sugar; spread over top of strawberry layer; sprinkle with pecans.

PRETZEL JELLO SALAD



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I got this recipe from a friend Lynn when we hosted a BBQ for our families (we shared an apartment a few years after college). My family loved this recipe. It's perfect for summer and eating outside, but wait to bring it out into the heat until you are ready to eat.

Provided by karen

Categories     Gelatin

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups thin pretzels, crushed (crush them before you measure)
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
8 ounces light cream cheese
12 ounces Cool Whip (light or fat free is fine)
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
6 ounces strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
20 ounces strawberries, sliced (fresh or frozen, I used closer to 10 oz)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place pretzels in ziplock bag and crush into small pieces using rolling pin. Measure pretzels after crushing.
  • Mix together pretzels, 3 tbsp sugar, and butter.
  • Pat pretzel mixture into a 9 x 11 pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  • When the crust is cool, mix cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and Cool Whip together and spread on crust.
  • Bring 2 cups water to a boil and stir in strawberry Jello. Add cold water and mix well.
  • Add strawberries.
  • Let mixture set until slightly thickened, then pour over cream cheese mixture.
  • Refrigerate until jello is firm.

PRETZEL SALAD



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This is an easy and decorative three layer salad consisting of a pretzel crust, a cream cheese center and a strawberry Jell-O topping. It's just plain delicious.

Provided by Susan

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 4h53m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups crushed pretzels
¾ cup margarine, melted
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¾ cup white sugar
4 ½ ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
2 cups boiling water
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels, margarine and sugar.
  • Press crushed pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven 8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Blend together the cream cheese and sugar. Fold in whipped topping and spread evenly over cooled pretzel mixture.
  • In a medium bowl, dissolve the strawberry flavored gelatin in boiling water. Mix in strawberries and set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Pour gelatin mixture over cream cheese mixture and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 324.2 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

BERRY DELICIOUS PRETZEL JELLO SALAD



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Make and share this Berry Delicious Pretzel Jello Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Gelatin

Time 23m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup melted butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind
6 ounces berry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen berries (strawberries, blackberries, whatever sounds good to you!)

Steps:

  • Mix together the crushed pretzels, melted butter, cinnamon, and the sugar.
  • Press into a 9"x13" pan and bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes.
  • Mix together the softened cream cheese, Cool Whip, sugar, vanilla, and grated lemon rind.
  • Spread on the cooled crust in pan.
  • Dissolve the jello in the boiling water and mix in the frozen berries.
  • Carefully pour into pan and refrigerate until set.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.7, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 722.3, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 25, Protein 6.8

THE BEST PRETZEL JELLO SALAD



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The combination of salty and sweet in this classic dessert is sure to be the hit of any party or potluck!

Provided by Katie Clark

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2.5 cups pretzel
6 ounces rapberry jello
2 cups water
8 ounces sliced strawberry
8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and quickly dissolve the raspberry jello.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Crush pretzels (you can use a sealed plastic bag and a rolling pin, but I like to use a food processor)
  • Combine with sugar and melted butter.
  • Press into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • While baking, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and dissolve jello mix.
  • Layer sliced strawberries on top of pretzel crust.
  • Pour jello mixture on top.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate four hours.
  • After it has solidified, remove from refrigerator.
  • Combine softened cream cheese and cool whip and spread on top.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 39 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 19 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 269 grams sodium, Sugar 17 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SALAD



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It is a dessert, but isn't too sweet, nor too salty. It is really pretty when you put it in a clear ovenproof dish.

Provided by BETILDA

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups crushed pretzels
¾ cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored Jell-O®
2 cups boiling water
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Stir together crushed pretzels, melted butter and 3 tablespoons sugar; mix well and press mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until set. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl cream together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture onto cooled crust.
  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in still frozen strawberries and allow to set briefly. When mixture is about the consistency of egg whites, pour and spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 441.7 mg, Sugar 38.3 g

STRAWBERRY-PRETZEL SALAD



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This phenomenal berry dish may have the word salad in the name, but it's okay if you call it a strawberry pretzel dessert instead. It's a great option if you need a sweet treat, and your oven is already full of tasty dishes. With a little prep, you'll be enjoying your Strawberry-Pretzel Salad in no time. The irresistible blend of creamy, crunchy, sweet and salty make it a hit for any season and occasion.

Provided by Jessica Walker

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (4-serving size each) Jell-O® strawberry-flavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 boxes (16 oz each) frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed
2 cups pretzels, crushed
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in strawberries; refrigerate until partially set, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 350° F. In medium bowl, mix Crust ingredients. Press into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on cooling rack.
  • In medium bowl, beat Filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread over cooled crust. Cover and refrigerate until cool and gelatin topping in bowl is partially set.
  • Carefully spoon gelatin topping over filling. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or until firm. To serve, cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 53 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right Jell-O flavor: Consider the flavors of the other ingredients in your salad when selecting the Jell-O flavor. For a classic flavor combination, use lemon or lime Jell-O. For a sweeter salad, try cherry or strawberry Jell-O. For a tropical twist, use pineapple or mango Jell-O.
  • Use fresh fruit: Fresh fruit adds a burst of flavor and color to your salad. Choose ripe, seasonal fruit for the best results. Some popular fruits to use in pretzel Jell-O salad include strawberries, blueberries, grapes, and pineapple.
  • Don't overmix the Jell-O: Overmixing the Jell-O can cause it to become tough and rubbery. Stir the Jell-O gently until it is just dissolved. If you are using fresh fruit, add it to the Jell-O after it has started to set to prevent the fruit from sinking to the bottom of the salad.
  • Chill the salad thoroughly: Pretzel Jell-O salad should be chilled for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the Jell-O to set properly and the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the salad with whipped cream or Cool Whip: Whipped cream or Cool Whip adds a light and fluffy texture to the salad. It also helps to offset the sweetness of the Jell-O and fruit.

Conclusion:

Pretzel Jell-O salad is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your pretzel Jell-O salad is the best it can be.

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