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Raspberry Pretzel Salad

Raspberry Pretzel Jello Salad is a sweet, salty dish made with Jell-O and topped with cool whip, making it perfect for dessert in the Midwest.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Course Dessert, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 297 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish
  • medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rolling pin

Ingredients
  

Prezel Crust

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels (about 8 ounces)
  • ¾ cup butter melted (1 ½ sticks)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Filling

  • 1 package cream cheese softened (8 ounces)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups whipped topping thawed (from one 8-ounce container)
  • 2 packages raspberry gelatin (3 ounce each)
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 32 ounces frozen raspberries
  • whipped topping for garnish, optional
  • Pretzels uncrushed, for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

Make the Pretzel Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, add crushed pretzels, butter, and sugar. Toss well to combine.
  • Press into an un-greased 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.

Make the Filling

  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in whipped topping until combined. Spread over pretzel crust and refrigerate until chilled (at least 30 minutes).
  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in frozen raspberries and chill until partially set, about 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully pour or spoon over cream cheese filling.
  • Chill until firm, about 4 to 6 hours. Garnish with additional whipped topping and pretzels if desired.

Notes

Best when made at least 8 hours in advance so layers set and chill properly. Store leftovers covered for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 283mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 5gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 390IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Jello Salad, Make Ahead Dessert, Raspberry Dessert, Raspberry Pretzel Salad, Sweet Salad
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