"Strawberry Pretzel Salad features layers of strawberry jello, a cheesecake-like layer with a buttery pretzel pecan crust as the base...."
INGREDIENTS
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Crust:
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2 1/2 cups finely crushed pretzels
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1/4 cup chopped pecans
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
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Cream Cheese Layer:
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1 8 oz block plain cream cheese (softened)
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 cup half and half or heavy cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 16 oz frozen whipped topping (i.e. Cool Whip) (thawed, divided use)
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Strawberry Jell-O Layer:
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2 3 oz packages strawberry Jell-O mix
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2 cups boiling water
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2 10 oz packages frozen strawberries in light syrup (partially thawed)