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Jello ?

hovis — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:16:07 GMT

I am making a strawberry pretzel jello for Easter. Is it okay if I make it on Friday ? I am making 2 desserts on Sat. and getting everything ready for Sunday I just won't have the time unless I get up very early on Sat. Thanks and have a wonderful Easter.

Re: Jello ?

Desertdi — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:19:49 GMT

Yes. And it will be firmer if made ahead.

Re: Jello ?

IlliniGirl88 — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:32:39 GMT

I make this too, but have recently ditched the strawberry jello layer and instead substitute it for a can of cherry pie filling. So now it's a pretzel layer, cream cheese layer and cherry pie filling layer. I know it may not be for everyone, but I'm not a big jello fan. Happy Easter to you too!

Re: Jello ?

sugar22 — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:40:34 GMT

it should be ok. Just know that the berries may get mushy and the pretzels will soften, but it will still taste good. We usually eat on ours for 5-6 days. It's one of our family favorites!

Re: Jello ?

forest4thetrees — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 13:53:06 GMT

I would just add to the previous posters' comments that if you cover the bowl/mold with a tight sheet of plastic wrap the jello won't absorb other favors/smells from being refrigerated for so long and should be fresh when you serve it.

Re: Jello ?

wagirl — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 21:09:40 GMT

OMGosh---how I LOVE that salad!! Not fond of jello much but in that salad-------I actually eat less of the other glorious food to save room for the pretzel salad!!!