Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with Pretzel Jello Salad, a unique dessert that harmonizes the sweet and the savory. This retro classic combines the unexpected flavors of pretzels, Jell-O, and whipped cream, resulting in a captivating textural and taste experience. Prepare to embark on a nostalgic journey as you explore variations of this iconic salad, each offering its own delightful twist. From a classic recipe that evokes memories of family gatherings to a tropical-inspired version that transports you to paradise, these recipes cater to diverse preferences. Whether you seek a traditional treat or a modern interpretation, Pretzel Jello Salad will surely tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PRETZEL JELLO DESSERT
Make and share this Pretzel Jello Dessert recipe from Food.com.
Provided by la petite chef
Categories Gelatin
Time 1h
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare jello with frozen strawberries. Put in fridge until almost set.
- Combine pretzels, butter and 3 Tbsp sugar and layer at bottom of glass dish.
- Mix cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and cool whip.
- Layer pretzel base, cream cheese mixture then jello mixture. Let set overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 707.5, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 61.6, Sodium 1205.7, Carbohydrate 104.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 48.8, Protein 10.4
PRETZEL SALAD
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
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
JELLO PRETZEL SALAD
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
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.
PRETZEL JELLO SALAD
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
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 DESSERT
This is a festive, crunchy, and fruity dessert. The pretzels in this recipe provide a crust for the filling of gelatin and pineapple.
Provided by chris
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 11
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted margarine, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press mixture into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, frozen whipped topping, and 1 cup sugar. Pour over pretzel crust.
- In a large saucepan, combine boiling water and strawberry-flavored gelatin; bring to a boil. Stir in frozen strawberries. When it begins to thicken, pour over cream cheese filling. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 331.2 mg, Sugar 50.4 g
STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SALAD
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
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 DESSERT
Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck. -Aldene Belch, Flint, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat whipped topping, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spread over pretzel crust. Refrigerate until chilled. , For topping, dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a large bowl. Stir in sweetened strawberries; chill until partially set. Carefully spoon over filling. Chill until firm, 4-6 hours. Cut into squares; if desired, serve with additional whipped topping and pretzels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ORANGE GELATIN PRETZEL SALAD
Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It's a family favorite that is a slam-dunk at potlucks. -Peggy Boyd, Northport, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Mix melted butter and 1 tablespoon sugar; stir in pretzels. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Stir in fruit. Refrigerate until partially set, about 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust., Gently spoon gelatin mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 2-4 hours. To serve, cut into squares. If desired, top with additional whipped topping and oranges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
JELLO PRETZEL SALAD
Make and share this Jello Pretzel Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by my kids mom
Categories Gelatin
Time 2h
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Crust:.
- Mix all ingredients and bake in a greased 9x13 pan at 400 for 8 minutes.
- Cool completely.
- Middle Layer:.
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, milk, and pineapple together. Fold in large container of cool whip. Spread on first layer.
- Top Layer:.
- Dissolve Jello and add strawberries. Let set slightly. Pour over middle layer and let set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.6, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 41.2, Sodium 580.9, Carbohydrate 59.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 33.4, Protein 5.7
Tips:
- Use a box of instant vanilla pudding mix to save time.
- If you don't have a pretzel crust, you can use a graham cracker crust instead.
- Be sure to chill the salad for at least an hour before serving, so that it has time to set.
- You can garnish the salad with whipped cream, additional pretzels, or fresh berries.
- For a more festive presentation, you can use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the pretzels.
Conclusion:
Pretzel Jello salad is a classic dessert that is sure to please everyone at your next party or gathering. It is easy to make, and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you prefer a sweet or tart salad, there are many ways to customize this recipe. So next time you are looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert, give Pretzel Jello salad a try.
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