Strawberry Pretzel Salad

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3/4 cup melted butter
  • 6 tbs sugar, divided
  • 8 oz Cool Whip
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 large package strawberry Jell-o
  • 20 oz frozen strawberries, thawed, or 2 10 oz cans strawberries
  • 13 oz can pineapple
  • 2 cups boiling water

Mix pretzels, butter, and 3 tbs sugar together and press into a 9″x13″ pan. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes. Transfer to refrigerator and cool until cold (~2 hours).

In a bowl, beat together Cool Whip, cream cheese, and remaining 3 tbs sugar. Spread this mixture on the pretzel crust and refrigerate for at least another 1/2 hour.

In a large bowl, mix together strawberry Jell-o, strawberries (include all the juice if using canned), pineapple (with 1/2 of the juice from the can), and boiling water. Pour mixture on top of the cream cheese mixture and refrigerate to set.