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Mixed Berry Layered Jell-O Pretzel Salad

Learn how to make a delicious and easy layered Jell-O salad that is each parts salty and sweet.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 0
Author Eric Samuelson

Ingredients

For the pretzel crust

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels (measure after crushing)
  • 3 TBS sugar
  • ¾ cup butter, melted

For the Jell-O Layer

  • 1 6oz box raspberry Jell-O
  • 10 oz fresh berries (any combination of blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries)
  • 2 cups boiling water

For the Cream Layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees. Get out a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Crush up the pretzles until you have 2 cups worth of crushed pretzels. Combine them in a bowl with the melted butter and sugar. Then add to the baking dish.
  • Bake for 8 minutes. Remove and let the crust cool completely.
  • Next make the Jell-O by dumping the powder into the bottom of a bowl, then adding in 1 cup of boiling water to dissolve the powder and then 1 cup of cold water.
  • If your Jell-O has too much foam on top you can skim it off using a slotted spoon.
  • Mix your berries into the Jell-O.
  • While the Jell-O is setting up (don't let it fully set up, it should be the texture of jelly) you are going to make the middle layer of heavy cream and cream cheese.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the cream layer. In a stand mixer or large bowl, whip the heavy cream with the sugar until soft peaks form (the peak should droop slightly when you lift the whisk).
  • Add the softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing well between each addition. Continue mixing until stiff peaks form (the peak should stand straight up when the whisk is lifted).
  • Now it's time to assemble - place the heavy cream/cream cheese on top of the pretzel crust, making sure to cover it completely.
  • Then add the Jell-O on top, spread to make an even layer.
  • Refrigerate uncovered until the Jell-O has completely set up before serving. I would give it a couple hours to chill.
  • Use a knife to cut out slices.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge. Now you can cover it with plastic wrap.