Strawberry Cream Salad

4.6
(14)

Similar to a strawberry pretzel salad, but with a much better crust! I'm not sure where this recipe came from; my aunt made it for years.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
14
Yield:
14 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 14 servings

  • 6 egg whites

  • ¾ teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 2 cups coarsely broken soda crackers

  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

  • 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix

  • 2 cups boiling water

  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and sugar and beat on medium speed until stiff. Fold in cracker pieces, walnuts and vanilla. Spread into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Bake in preheated of for 25 minutes, remove from oven and set aside to cool.

  3. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. Fold in whipped topping and spread atop cooled crust.

  4. In a medium bowl, whisk the boiling water into the gelatin to dissolve. Mix in strawberries and let stand for 15 minutes. Pour over the cream cheese layer, cover and chill until serving.

22 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

445 Calories
19g Fat
66g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 445
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 236mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 66g 24%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 56g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 17mg 18%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 178mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.