Sweet-salty dessert with pretzel crust, creamy layer, and strawberries in gelatin—perfect for gatherings.
# 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 Gelatin Layer
07 - 2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry-flavored gelatin
08 - 2 cups boiling water
09 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crust.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine crushed salted pretzels, melted unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until evenly coated.
03 - Firmly press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, creating an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool the crust completely before proceeding.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar using an electric mixer until smooth. Gently fold in thawed whipped topping until fully incorporated.
05 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, sealing the edges thoroughly to prevent gelatin seepage.
06 - In a separate bowl, combine strawberry-flavored gelatin with boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved and allow to cool to room temperature.
07 - Fold sliced fresh strawberries into the cooled gelatin mixture.
08 - Carefully pour the strawberry gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer, ensuring even coverage.
09 - Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours until fully set and firm.
10 - Slice into squares and serve chilled for best texture and flavor.
