Strawberry Pretzel Salad (1968)

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Step 1: Prepare the crust [00:08]

Pulse the pretzel sticks in a food processor until you get 2 cups of crumbs. In a bowl, mix the crumbs with 1/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup melted butter. Press the mixture into a 13x9 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Let it cool completely.

Step 2: Make the filling [00:23]

Mix 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold in 1 tub of cool whip. Once the crust is cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over it.

Step 3: Prepare the topping [00:38]

In a bowl, dissolve 1 box of strawberry jello in 2 cups of boiling water. Add 2 1/2 cups of frozen sliced strawberries and stir. Wait until the mixture thickens slightly, but doesn't set completely.

Step 4: Assemble [00:52]

Pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer. Put it in the fridge until it is fully set before serving.