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Strawberry Jello Salad Recipe

Strawberry Jello Salad is a sweet, nostalgic dessert made with strawberry gelatin, fresh or canned fruit, and a creamy topping for a light and refreshing treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Salad
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pretzel Crust:
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • Cream Cheese Layer:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 8 oz whipped topping
  • Strawberry Layer:
  • 1 box 5 oz strawberry Jell-O mix
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 12 oz fresh strawberries sliced

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
  4. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
  5. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over cooled crust, sealing edges.
  6. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  7. Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Let cool until slightly thickened but not set.
  8. Arrange sliced strawberries over cream cheese layer.
  9. Carefully pour cooled Jell-O over strawberries.
  10. Refrigerate 3–4 hours, or until fully set.

Notes

  • For toddlers: The soft texture makes it kid-friendly, but cut into small bites to avoid large chunks of pretzels.
  • To save time, prep the crust and cream layer the night before, then add the Jell-O and fruit the next morning.
  • Want a twist? Try raspberry Jell-O with mixed berries!