Strawberry N Cream Salad Food

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Add the pretzels, sugar and butter to a food processor and process until crumbled and well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Bake until the pretzels are set and slightly more golden than before, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, clean the food processor, add the cream cheese and pulse 5 to 6 times to soften, scraping the bowl as needed. Transfer to a medium bowl and fold in the whipped topping until well combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the cooled pretzels, making sure that it goes all the way to the edges so that no pretzels can be seen, and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
• Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the strawberry gelatin. Continue to stir constantly until the gelatin has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add 2 cups of cold water to the mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the strawberries. Use a ladle to carefully spoon the gelatin mixture on top of the chilled cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until the gelatin is set, about 4 hours and up to overnight.
• Slice into squares and serve cold.

VELMA'S STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE SALAD MOLD

Steps:

• Prepare jello according to package instructions. Have jello cold, but not set.
• Blend cream cheese and cream till smooth. Add to jello. (Don't worry about any lumps of cream cheese that may be in the mixture. They are quite pretty - and tasty - in the final product!).
• Add diced celery, drained pineapple, and nuts. Stir till well mixed.
• Pour into mold and refrigerate until firm.
• Note: if you're having a brunch or shower, consider serving this along side Recipe #319338 (Chicken Mold) - they are wonderful together!

STRAWBERRY CREAM SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• 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.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. Fold in whipped topping and spread atop cooled crust.
• 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.

STRAWBERRY CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Open and drain all liquid from pineapple.
• In casserole dish fix Jell-o with hot water only, stir until dissolved.
• Add can of cranberry sauce (I use a whisk to help break it up and remove from can).
• Gently stir until thoroughly mixed.
• Add pineapple, stir.
• Cut whole strawberries into halves or quarters, gently stir berries into jell-o mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate until set, usually a few hours.
• As salad sets out some watering effect will occur, but not harmful.
• Cooking time is refrigeration time.