Cool completely before adding the filling. Press the crust mixture into an ungreased 9×13 baking dish and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the crust is lightly toasted and firm. Stir in the brown sugar to coat the pretzels and then pour the melted butter over the top, making sure to mix well. Make sure to crush the pretzels until they're fairly fine, but still a little bit chunky. Prepare crust: Place the pretzels in a resealable bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Here is the recipe that the folks at the Farmers' Almanac kindly shared with us:Ģ cups pretzels (small pretzel sticks or mini twists work best) 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3/4 cup butter, meltedġ2 ounces cream cheese, softened 12 ounces whipped topping 1 cup sugarĢ 6-ounce packages of strawberry gelatin dessert 2 cups water, boiling 1 pound (16 ounces) strawberries, fresh or frozen Historic marker at the Jell-O factory in New York. It's a strategy that worked better than anyone expected. But we know the Jell-O company was busy developing unique recipes in its New York factory as a means of selling more flavored gelatin. No one seems to have more specific information, including the name of the person who created the recipe. (You can still find copies on eBay or Amazon). Where did it come from? The Farmers Almanac and numerous other online sources cite the 1963 cookbook, "Joys of Jell-O." The small book came as a paperback or spiral-bound and included gelatin recipes, ways to order molds and Jell-O advertisements. It is a popular summer dish because, of course, strawberries are in season and because of its light taste. "For many, this dish is a staple at the holiday dinner table but can be found at potlucks and barbecues all throughout the year."īecause it has pretty red-and-white layers when cut, the salad is perfect for everything from Christmas to the Fourth of July. This dessert does not freeze well.For the uninitiated, this non-salad salad is a "light dessert that resembles a cheesecake with a sweet-salty crust made with pretzels, butter, and brown sugar, and a fruit topping," the Farmers' Almanac says. It will keep for up to three days in the refrigerator. It needs a minimum of four hours to set up, or preferably longer. Strawberry pretzel salad is best when made at least half a day in advance (making it a great dessert or potluck dish). Use whipped topping: Whipped topping is a more stable ingredient that sets more firmly.Cool Jello: Allow the Jell-o to cool down to room temperature before pouring on the fresh strawberries so the heat doesn’t wilt them.Protect the crust: Spread the cream cheese layer all the way to the edge to prevent the pretzel crust from becoming soggy.Cool layers: Allow each layer to cool/chill before adding the next layer.When ready to enjoy, cut into squares and serve! Tips for a Perfect Dessert Strawberry Topping: Combine jello and water with strawberries and pour over the creamy layer.Spread over the pretzel layer and refrigerate until firm. Creamy Filling: Whip cream cheese and sugar, and fold in whipped topping.Crust: Combine crushed pretzels, sugar, and butter and press into the bottom of a pan ( per the recipe below).Be sure to chill each step between so they set. Strawberry jello pretzel salad comes together in three easy steps. Raspberries or peaches would taste great in this recipe. You could also substitute or add other fresh fruit. You can use frozen strawberries if you can’t find fresh ones (thaw and drain first). Strawberry Topping: strawberry jello, sliced fresh strawberries.Creamy Filling: This is a cheesecake-like layer made with cream cheese, sugar, and whipped topping (such as Cool Whip).Crust: crushed salted pretzels, butter, sugar.This old-fashioned treat is called pretzel “salad” but really it’s a layered dessert that has a no-bake cheesecake layer and is topped with fresh berries and Jello. While it can be served as a side, it’s more like a dessert and since it’s best made ahead of time, it’s great for potlucks, parties, and of course holidays! Ingredients for Strawberry Pretzel Salad It starts with a buttery pretzel crust topped with a rich cream cheese layer, and fresh strawberries in Jell-o on top. Strawberry Pretzel Salad really isn’t a salad at all, it is an easy make-ahead dessert recipe.Ī perfect blend of flavors sweet and salty and pretty hard to resist.
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