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Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad has a pretzel crust, cream cheese filling, and a fruity gelatin topping. It’s a side dish that easily doubles as dessert!

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Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad

Do you usually enjoy these gelatin salads more as a dessert or as a side dish?

We enjoy it both ways – in the warmer months, usually more as a side dish … in the cooler months, usually as a dessert. It’s a great dish no matter when you serve it!

The great this about this Orange Jello Pretzel Salad is that you can enjoy it as a side dish or a dessert! Although it does require some time to make, most of that time is just waiting for it to set up. Starting with a pretzel crust, it’s then topped with a creamy cheesecake layer, then a fruity orange layer, followed by a whipped topping layer. Garnish it with orange peel and an orange wedge, if desired. 

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Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad recipe

For the pretzel crust:

  • butter
  • granulated sugar
  • finely crushed pretzels

For the fruit layer:

  • boiling water
  • orange gelatin
  • crushed pineapple
  • mandarin oranges

For the cheese layer:

  • cream cheese,
  • granulated sugar
  • whipped topping

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Optional:

  • Additional whipped topping and mandarin oranges
orange jello with Mandarin oranges in bowl

How to make Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix melted butter and 1 tablespoon sugar; stir in pretzels. Press mixture onto the bottom of an ungreased 13×9-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. In a large bowl, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes or until completely dissolved. Stir in fruit. Refrigerate until partially set, about 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a separate large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust.
  5. Gently spoon gelatin mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 4-6 hours.
  6. To serve, cut into squares. Top with additional whipped topping and oranges, if desired.
cream cheese filling in bowl

Orange Jello Pretzel Salad Questions

  • Can I make this ahead?

Absolutely! It actually needs time to set up correctly, so making it a day or two in advance is a great idea!

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4 from 4 votes
Servings: 18 servings

Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad

By Jamie Sherman
Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad has a pretzel crust, cream cheese filling, and fruity gelatin topping. It's a side dish that easily doubles as dessert!
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 6 hours
Total: 6 hours 30 minutes

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Ingredients 

For the pretzel crust:

  • ¾ cup butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cups finely crushed pretzels

For the fruit layer:

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 packages orange gelatin, 3 ounces each
  • 2 cans crushed pineapple, drained, 8 ounces each
  • 1 can mandarin oranges, drained, 11 ounces

For the cheese layer:

  • 1 package cream cheese, softened, 8 ounces
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 cups whipped topping

Optional:

  • Additional whipped topping and mandarin oranges

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. 
  • In a medium bowl, mix melted butter and 1 tablespoon sugar; stir in pretzels. Press mixture onto the bottom of an ungreased 13×9-inch baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • In a large bowl, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes or until completely dissolved. Stir in fruit. Refrigerate until partially set, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust.
  • Gently spoon gelatin mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 4-6 hours. 
  • To serve, cut into squares. Top with additional whipped topping and oranges, if desired.

Notes

  • Feel free to swap out your Jello flavor and fruit!

Nutrition

Serving: 1square, Calories: 257kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 33mg, Sodium: 262mg, Potassium: 103mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 651IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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