Sick of the election? Had enough? Sick of the blogosphere’s obsession with it?
Neo-neocon to the rescue, with something else to make you sick—a jello-mold recipe for the ages: strawberry pretzel jello.
Yes, I repeat:
A crisp, salty pretzel crust complements the creamy marshmallow-fluff-like white layer, with a tangy topping of strawberries in gelatin. Much like a strawberry cheesecake, but with the surprise of pretzels.
For best results, make no more than one day in advance, to preserve the crunchy texture of the pretzels. Chef Andy hint: Pretzels can be crushed by grinding them between two mixing bowls of different sizes.
2 cups crushed pretzels (about 4 cups crushed, or 6 oz.)
3/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 8-oz. tub Cool Whip non-dairy whipped topping
1/2 cup sugar
8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
2 3-oz. packages strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
1 16-oz. package frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, partially thawed
1 cup boiling water
Crust:
Combine pretzels, butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into 9” x 13” baking dish and bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature or else it’ll melt the white layer.
White layer:
Cream together cream cheese and ½ cup sugar. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread over pretzel crust.
Red layer:
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in frozen strawberries. Chill until partially set (about 10 minutes) and spread over white layer.
Chill until set and serve.
[NOTE: For those unfamiliar with my ongoing jello fixation and curious to learn more, just go to the category “food” on the right sidebar, scroll down, and feast your eyes.]
Previously a lifelong Democrat, born in New York and living in New England, surrounded by liberals on all sides, I've found myself slowly but surely 
September 5th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Just…. STEP…. AWAY…. from the keyboard.
September 5th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
I got sick of Obama. Palin is a much better subject for me to read at sites like yours, Neo.
September 5th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Neo,
I think you should have a job a DOD. Some of the recipes would strike fear in the hearts of our enemies.
September 5th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Okay, I would eat this, and I’ve eaten worse. Cream cheese and strawberries and crunchy crust? Are you kidding me. I’m in! And I’m grateful it’s not some other desserts I’ve seen. I’m thinking of serving this the next time I have friends over. Might leave out the sugar, though. That bit does seem excessive.
September 5th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Okay, I would eat this, and I’ve eaten worse. Cream cheese and strawberries and crunchy crust? Are you kidding me? I’m in! And I’m grateful it’s not some other desserts I’ve seen. I’m thinking of serving this the next time I have friends over. Might leave out the sugar, though. That bit does seem excessive.
September 5th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
I actually have eaten this, and it’s fantastic!! Is it a side dish, is it a dessert?? Who knows and who cares, it’s great. Make it! Eat it! Love it!!
September 5th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
I love this recipe! It’s been a staple on our table for years, especially at Christmas. Sweet, crunchy, salty - all at the same time. What’s not to love?
September 5th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Is this what people who cling to guns and religion eat?
September 5th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Dear Neo,
I have dined at Lutece. I have met Dianna Ross and Gene Wilder at an elegant restaurant in Banksville, NY. I like pate de fois gras. Sweetbreads, properly prepared, are sublime.
And I like Jello.
Regards,
Roy
September 8th, 2008 at 2:03 am
I have eaten this and it is good, but the raspberry version of this is even better.