Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Charlie's Strawberry Jello Salad

Charlie's Strawberry Jello Salad

This is actually a recipe given to Charlie in his home economics class in high school to make.  He loves making this recipe, and the rest of us join him in the joy of eating it!
 
 
Crust:
8 oz. Pretzels, crushed
3 Tbsp. Sugar
3/4 C. Butter
 
Mix pretzels, sugar, and butter together and press onto bottom of cake pan.  Bake 10 minutes at 350°. 
 
 
Filling:
8 oz. Cream cheese
1 C. Sugar
1/2 carton (9 oz.) cool whip
 
Beat together cream cheese, sugar, and cool whip.
 
 
Topping:
6 oz. pkg strawberry jello
1 pkg frozen strawberries
 
Mix jello and 2 cups boiling water and stir to dissolve.  Add frozen strawberries and stir until mixture is soft-set.  Spread over cream cheese mixture and refrigerate.