Raspberry Jello Salad Recipe

This vibrant Raspberry Jello Salad, featuring a surprisingly delicious pretzel crust, is a refreshing and easy-to-make dessert perfect for potlucks, parties, or a simple weeknight treat. This recipe combines the satisfying crunch of a pretzel crust with a creamy cream cheese layer and a burst of fresh raspberry flavor in a jiggly jello topping. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this stunning and surprisingly simple dessert!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 579.8 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Raspberry Jello Salad

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How to Make Raspberry Jello Salad

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush pretzels in a food processor until medium-fine crumbs form.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, vanilla extract, and ½ cup sugar.
  3. Gradually add melted margarine to the pretzel mixture, mixing until evenly moistened.
  4. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let cool completely.
  6. In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
  7. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until well combined.
  8. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
  9. In a separate bowl, dissolve raspberry gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
  10. Stir in the frozen raspberries until melted and the mixture begins to thicken slightly.
  11. Carefully pour the raspberry jello mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the jello is completely set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

271g

Fat

66g

Carbs

24g