strawberry pretzel-less dessert

Here’s a delicious Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert without pretzels but still featuring that sweet, salty, and creamy combination!

Strawberry Cream Cheese Delight

(A No-Pretzel Alternative to Strawberry Pretzel Dessert)

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup melted butter

Cream Cheese Layer:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)

Strawberry Layer:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin (Jell-O)
• 1 cup boiling water
• ½ cup cold water

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust:
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
   • Press into the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish.
   • Bake for 8 minutes, then cool completely.
2. Make the cream cheese layer:
   • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
   • Fold in the whipped topping.
   • Spread evenly over the cooled crust and refrigerate.
3. Prepare the strawberry layer:
   • Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water.
   • Add ½ cup cold water and stir. Let cool slightly.
   • Arrange sliced strawberries over the cream cheese layer.
   • Carefully pour the cooled gelatin mixture over the strawberries.
4. Chill & serve:
   • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or until fully set).
   • Slice and enjoy!