Layered treat with pretzel crust, creamy center, and strawberries in gelatin. Perfect for sharing at gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pretzel Crust
01 - 2 cups salted pretzels, crushed
02 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
→ Cream Cheese Filling
04 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 8 ounces whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), 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 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted unsalted butter, and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar. Mix thoroughly to combine.
03 - Firmly press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to create an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool fully.
04 - In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
05 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, sealing the edges well to prevent the gelatin layer from leaking underneath.
06 - In a separate bowl, dissolve both packets of strawberry-flavored gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
07 - Stir sliced fresh strawberries into the cooled gelatin mixture.
08 - Carefully pour the strawberry gelatin and strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin is completely set.
09 - Once fully chilled and set, slice into portions and serve cold.
