Description
A layered American dessert balancing salty pretzel crust, sweet cream cheese filling, and tart strawberry gelatin. This no-bake classic is prized for its contrasting textures and vibrant presentation. Perfect for gatherings and easy to assemble with common ingredients.
Ingredients
2 cups crushed pretzels
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup sugar (¼ cup for crust, ½ cup for cream cheese filling)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 tablespoons marshmallow fluff
14 ounces Cool Whip
6 ounces strawberry Jello (2 boxes of 3-oz)
2 cups boiling water
2–3 fresh strawberries (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Mix crushed pretzels with melted butter and ¼ cup sugar in a bowl. Press into a 9×13-inch pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Blend cream cheese until smooth, then add ½ cup sugar and marshmallow fluff until fully combined. Spread over the pretzel crust and chill for 1 hour.
Dissolve strawberry Jello in boiling water until clear. Cool slightly, then fold in Cool Whip.
Pour Jello mixture over the chilled cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.
Garnish with fresh strawberries and chill for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Measure pretzels after crushing for accuracy.
Use fresh strawberries (not frozen) to avoid excess moisture.
Chill layers fully and evenly to maintain crust crispness.
This dessert can be prepared 24–48 hours ahead of serving.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Easy Homemade Dessert Recipes & Treats
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg