Strawberry Jell-O Salad

I like the salty pretzel crust mixed with the creamy and sweet layers.  I just use half of the recipe for my family and make it in a square pan.  This recipe makes a 9x13 size pan.  Sorry this isn't the best picture.  It was the last slice of the pan!

Strawberry Jell-O Salad
Crust:
2 c. pretzels, crushed
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
-Mix and press in 9x13 pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Cream:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
8 oz. Cool Whip
-Spread over cooled pretzel crust.  Chill.

Mix:
1 (6 oz.) pkg. strawberry Jell-O
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen strawberries (I like to get the sliced ones or else slice them myself but you can also leave them whole)
2 c. boiling water
-Partially set the Jell-O mixture.  Then pour over chilled cream cheese mixture.  Refrigerate until set.

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I always make this jello for Valentine's Day. Of course it's always good no matter when you make it and always easy! The kids love the layers. I usually make it in fancy goblets but individual dishes work great, too. If you have something that is clear it makes it more fun. That way you can see the layers. My favorite jello flavor to use is raspberry but any flavor works! Don't forget...the third layer is the Cool Whip!

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1 (3 ounce) box any flavor Jello gelatin

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 (8 ounce) container of frozen Cool Whip

1) Stir boiling water into JELL-O in a bowl until dissolved.
2) Add 2/3 of frozen COOL WHIP to same bowl one spoonful at a time, whisking until it is melted and blended.
3) Pour into small clear drinking glasses or bowls.
4) Refrigerate at least 3 hours, until set.
5) Top layered dessert with remaining whipped topping and ENJOY!