Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad is a classic potluck favorite summer dessert. Use fresh or frozen strawberries for this delicious dessert.
Heat oven to 350° F.
Add the crushed pretzels, sugar, and melted butter to a bowl and stir well to combine.
Add the pretzel mixture to a 9"x13" baking dish and spread in an even layer across the bottom. Press the crust down into the pan.
Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until combined.
Add the whipped cream topping and mix well.
Spread in an even layer over the cooled pretzel crust. Be sure to cover entire crust to the sides to prevent the gelatin from seeping into the crust.
Chill in the fridge while making the jello topping.
Add strawberries to a bowl and add 1 Tablespoon of sugar to them and mix well. Set aside.
Dissolve both boxes of jello in 2 cups of boiling water.
Add the strawberries to the gelatin and stir.
Place in the fridge to chill, but not long enough to set. Check on it often so you can catch it before it sets. It can be a little thickened, but you just want it cold enough so it doesn't melt the cream cheese layer.
Pour the chilled strawberry topping over the cream cheese layer evenly.
Put back in the fridge and chill until set.
Cut into squares and serve with a dollop of whipped cream topping.
This is a great make-ahead dessert as you can keep it in the fridge until time to serve.