JUDY'S STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SALAD

Judy's Strawberry Pretzel Salad image

This three-layer salad includes a pretzel crust, cream cheese center, and strawberry top.

Provided by Tom Quinlin

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

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups crushed pretzels
4 ½ tablespoons white sugar
¾ cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together the pretzels, 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool completely.
In a medium bowl, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
In a medium bowl, stir together the gelatin mix and boiling water. Mix in frozen strawberries, and stir until thawed. Pour over cream cheese mixture in pan. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 53.7 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 327.2 mg, Sugar 33.6 g