Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2012

I've been making this (without a recipe to follow) since I ordered it as a "salad" with a meal in Greenwood Delaware in 1988. What a surprise when it arrived and I realized it was actually a dessert...and the best one EVER. My kids used to ask for it instead of a birthday cake. It has everything, salty/crunchy/creamy/sweet/tart. Nothing else is like it. I use low fat cream cheese, lite Cool Whip, and sugar free Jello to ease my conscience...and sometimes I substitute frozen raspberries. You cannot go wrong with this recipe. The one I made from my memory of how this tasted is the same as the one provided here!

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realirish

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Waldorf, Maryland, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2012

I love this dish!! The sweet/saltiness is the most amazing combo and my family (even the picky eaters) eat it up every time. A total hit at potlucks...and perfectly beautiful on a Christmas dinner table.

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PamelaK

Home Town: Traverse City, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2012

IT's the holidays - I love it!I love it!I love it!

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cynthiaw

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2012

Our family has been eating this salad for years and it is one of our favorites. It's easy to make, presents beautifully and everyone smiles when I put it on the table. It serves well with any kind of meat as a side dish during a meal or after as a dessert. I like to use a 9 X 13 glass dish to make it so everyone can see the lovely layers. Everyone should try this sweet and salty dish.

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Carol O

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Carrollton, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2012

I made this for a family cook out this summer. It was a huge hit! Super easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly.

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HMM

Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2012

Brought to a party and it was GONE. Amazing! And I suggest cooking the pretzel layer for 10 minutes, no longer. In the very end 15-25 minutes in the freezer does the chilling Perfectly!

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meganmcash

Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2012

I have to admit, when a friend brought this to a party I was skeptical -- jello and cream cheese in salad? However, when I took a bite my opinion totally changed. This salad is delicious and it's a total crowd pleaser among kids and adults. Add this to your recipes box for your next potluck..it's a winner.

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Esmee

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Groton, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2012

The taste is amazing. The only differences for me were substituting Neufatchel cheese for the cream cheese as it is "healthier" and using fresh strawberries. I definitely let the gelatin/strawberry mixture set on its own for 45 min. in the fridge prior to pouring it on top of the cream cheese mixture. Yum!

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Dee Dee

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Seaford, Virginia, USA

Living In: Noblesville, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 4, 2012

I LOVE Strawberry Pretzel Salad! Make this... RIGHT NOW! A couple tweaks... I make my own whip cream w/ heavy cream. You do not need to add sugar to the whip. The 1 c. white sugar to the cream cheese is enough (at least for us it is). I also like to use a 3oz strawberry mixed with 3oz raspberry jello. Sometimes I like to add more pretzels too. Soo good!

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