Strawberry Pretzel Salad
A delightful dessert that combines a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese, and vibrant strawberry topping, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 280 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 (8 oz) container of Cool Whip
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 package (6 oz) strawberry Jell-O
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix together the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press the mixture firmly into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy. Fold in the Cool Whip gently until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jell-O in the boiling water. Mix in the sliced fresh strawberries. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before gently pouring it over the creamy layer.
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing it to set perfectly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Add a dash of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture for extra flavor. Use gluten-free pretzels for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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