Raspberry Pretzel Salad

Raspberry Pretzel Jello Salad can be served as a side dish or a dessert. The salty pretzel crust, cream cheese filling, and raspberry jello layer makes for a delicious recipe that everyone loves.

Each slice is loaded with sweety and salty flavors. I love making raspberries desserts such as this Easy Raspberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe and Raspberry Jello Salad. But this Raspberry Pretzel Salad is one my favorites.

Why This Recipe Works

Raspberry Jell-O Pretzel Salad is so easy to make. I love saving oven space whether making this for the holidays or during the summertime.

This recipe can easily be made with strawberry jello or orange jello depending on the fruit. You might want to double the recipe if you are feeding a crowd. As this dessert will be the first to go.

Ingredients

• Crushed Pretzels – You can use any type of pretzels
• Butter – We used unsalted butter. Make sure it is melted to mix with crushed pretzels.
• Cream Cheese – For best results, make sure cream cheese has softened.
• Whipped Topping – We used cool whip
• Raspberry Flavored Gelatin – You can use other type of Gelatin. I usually use same jello with the type of fresh berries that I am used.
• Fresh Raspberries – You can also use Mandarin Oranges or Strawberries

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How to Make Raspberry Pretzel Salad

Step 1 – In a medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.

Step 2 – Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish. Refrigerate while preparing the next layer.

Step 3 – In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream topping until well combined.

Step 4 – Spread the sweet cream cheese filling evenly over the pretzel crust, making sure to spread it to the edges to create a seal. This prevents the jello from seeping into the pretzel layer. Refrigerate while preparing the final layer.

Step 5 – In a large bowl, dissolve the raspberry gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water, stirring for about 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in 2 cups of cold water. Refrigerate the gelatin mixture.

Step 6 – Gently fold the fresh raspberries into the partially thickened gelatin.

• Step 7 – Carefully pour the raspberry gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer.
• Step 8 – Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the gelatin is fully set.
• Step 9 – Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Cream Cheese – Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature for a smooth, lump-free mixture.
• Jello Mixture – Allow the jello to cool and start to thicken before adding raspberries. This prevents the fruit from all sinking to the bottom.
• Crust – The crust is made with crushed pretzels. We usually crush them in a food processor but you can also crush with a rolling pin in a zip lock bag.
• Pretzel Salad Layers – Make sure to completely cover the pan with all the layers. This ensures each bite is full of delicious layers.

What to Eat With Jello Salad?

Raspberry Jello Pretzel Salad is delicious served for any occasion. We have served it for Christmas, Thanksgiving and even our Summer BBQ’s. These are some of our favorite suggestions.

• Grilled BBQ Pork Chops
• Grilled Chicken Kabobs
• Upside Down Turkey
• Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs
• Texas Toast Sloppy Joes Recipe