Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad

From: Chef #1383074

On Feb 1, 2010

Wow! This is soooooo yummy! I made it for a church potluck with my girls. We made our own whipped cream with heavy cream and vanilla extract. We also used 1/2 cup of sugar, instead of one cup. And we added the pineapple after the jello was partially gelled. Oh yeah, salty pretzels, too! Not sure how much I was supposed to crush the pretzels. Should I have crushed them down to very fine pieces? Thanks so much for the recipe!

From: Chef #1458822

On Nov 27, 2009

This is pefect WITH SALTED prezels! I agree with everyone else, they must be salted. I used low fat pretzels and 1/3 less fat cream cheese, and lite cool whip and it still tasted fantastic! I had many people ask me for the recipe at Thanksgiving dinner.

From: Mrs Marcy D

On Jan 25, 2008

A family fave! This never appealed to my hubby until he tried it, and now he craves it and requests often. Would eat the whole thing himself if I allowed it! It's a GREAT dessert to take to picnics, parties, work events, etc. People really do love this stuff. A few suggestions of my own though: the pineapple is unnecessary! I prefer it all strawberry. Also - SALTED pretzels are kinda what makes it, at least for us. The salty / sweet thing is the best part about it, I think. And last of all, try the Extra Creamy Cool Whip, the extra-thick stuff — in the red container, I believe. It's denser and therefore, holds up to the jello & berries better. Keeps the juices from seeping down into the pretzels (which if happens, doesn't affect the taste ... just makes for a prettier presentation!) I think the creamier Cool Whip DOES taste better, too! Give this one a try, guys! You won't regret it!

From: Lainey6605

On Apr 12, 2007

I love this dessert! I have taken it to many parties and picnics and it's always all gone by the time the party is over. A real crowd pleaser.