Thank you for sharing your recipes. I tried the Strawberry Pretzel Salad and loved it and so did my family.Easy to make and OHH so good to eat.

By Rhonda Albrecht on January 07, 2012

switched it up a little bit, used fresh cut up strawberries,that soaked overnight in sugar.Used butter-braid pretzels, and left out the pineapple.served as a desert..

By daniel cropper on December 11, 2011

Paula, Do you drain the pineapple before adding and also the strawberries, are they thawed before adding? Thank You!

By Gail Hebert on October 05, 2011

The best dessert EVER! It's so nice to bring to a family get together. It's light, fluffy and ALWAYS a hit. Thanks Paula <3

By Helen on August 18, 2011

Thanks Paula, I can stop eating these things!!! Wonderful, easy to make !! What I like best is that it is a light dessert; great for summertime. My Dads all time favorite dessert is four layer delight and he actually said that he liked this better. But here is a suggestion or tip that someone might find useful. When I have a party, I like to put desserts in individual portion cups. This desserts works great for that. Prepare the recipe as directed. When the crust comes out of the oven, let slightly cool. Then scoop out the crust and press into the bottom of a clear plastic portion cup. I used 9oz cups which yielded about 12. Then top with the cream cheese mixture, and pour the jello mix on top. This way also makes it very pretty because you can see all the layers.

By kariecherrypie on July 24, 2011

Hey Lynne Desilets! Only drain the pineapple in a recipe if the recipe states to do so. Also, fresh strawberries would work just fine in this recipe.

By Libbie Summers on July 24, 2011

Paula, I took this yummy yummy strawberry to work for a carry in....big hit now my Co workers keep asking me to bring this in fir all the carry ins!! Thank you!

By Christine Elmerick on July 23, 2011

Do you drain the pineapple before mixing in the gelatin? Thanks for your help.

By Mary on July 21, 2011

Drain Pineapple/Thaw strawberries???????

By Anonymous on July 20, 2011

Can you tell me what is the difference between gelatin and jello please and thank you

By Myrna Bunskoek on July 20, 2011

By Elizabeth.sipes@yahoo.com on July 20, 2011

I've been making this salad for years, but have never put pineapple in it. Think i', gonna try it next time!! My family's favorite!!

By sheran on July 20, 2011

I have used fresh strawberries before when I didn't have frozen ones and they worked just fine. I DO drain the oranges and pineapple.

By Leanna Thomas on July 20, 2011

The first time I made this I found the recipe with orange jello and mandarin oranges. I made it for a funeral dinner at our church and it was all GONE!! I love it with orange or strawberry, but probably prefer it with oranges. Either way, it is scrumptious!!!

By Leanna Thomas on July 20, 2011

im your fan i wash most of your cooking shows i love ya girlfriend. MAY GOD BLESS YA AND YOUR FAMILY ALL WAYS AMEN.

By annette ellis on July 20, 2011

My family loves this salad. I make it upside down with the pretzels on top. Makes it much easier and the pretzels stay crisp. Try it

By Colleen Mundis on July 20, 2011

I have a few questions...Do you drain the pineapple first? Thaw the frozen strawberries? Can you use fresh berries? If so do you have to adjust the water?

By Lynne Desilets on July 20, 2011

Oh my, this is the best thing ever! This is the exact recipe my aunt has been making for over 25 years. I haven't had it in a while and am on my way to the grocery store for the the ingredients.

By Proud2BSouthern on July 20, 2011

Love this, my mom made it when she was living, brings back sweet memories, thanks for sharing <3

By melissa muse on July 20, 2011

I've been making this for years. Most love it for a desert instead of a salad. Either way it is great. You might also consider with all or part of the last layer to add cool whip to it and "fluff" up the strawberries and jello. This also makes this dish wonderful.

By Anonymous on July 20, 2011