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Berry Patriotic Jello Pretzel Salad Recipe

Berry Patriotic Jello Pretzel Salad made with layers of strawberry jello, fresh berries, whipped cream cheese & a sweet and salty pretzel crust. Lovely salad topped with a fresh berry flag on top, perfect for 4th of July!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Jello Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Berry Patriotic Jello Salad
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

Pretzel Crust

Jello Layer

  • 6 oz strawberry jello or any red jello
  • 2 cups water boiling

Sweet Cream Cheese Layer

Fresh Berry Topping

  • 3 cups sliced strawberries divided
  • 2 cups raspberries divided
  • 2 cups blueberries divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non stick spray and set aside.
  • Place the pretzels in a large ziplock bag, and use a rolling pin to coarsely crush the pretzels. (Make sure not to finely crush them!)
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over med-low heat and stir in the sugar. Stir in the crushed pretzels until combined. Spread pretzel mixture evenly onto the bottom of a 9x13 pan or baking dish. Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temp.
  • Meanwhile, bring 2 cups of water to a full boil using the stovetop or microwave. Stir in the jello and whisk until completely dissolved. Set aside to cool to room temp.
  • While jello is cooling, combine the softened cream cheese and ½ cup sugar in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, beat until creamy and smooth. Fold in 1 tub (8oz) of whipped topping until fluffy and no visible streaks of cream cheese remain.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust. Make sure to go all the way to the edges of the pan, sealing any gaps. (This is to prevent the jello layer from seeping down into the crust.) Top with 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1 cup blueberries, and 1 cup raspberries. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Pour the jello/berry mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until jello is completely set.
  • Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the jello layer. Use the remaining berries to create the “flag” design on top. In the top left corner, create a square using the blueberries. Create the red stripes with the raspberries and strawberries by lining them up in a row, alternating. Have fun and enjoy!

Notes

Leftover pretzel jello salad should be covered tightly with foil or plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep refrigerated as long as possible before serving. 
It is not recommended to freeze this pretzel salad as the cream cheese layer may separate after thawing, and the berries may produce excess liquid once thawed.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg