Strawberry Pretzel Salad
A nostalgic dessert with a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a vibrant strawberry layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 270 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free pretzels)
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 6 oz strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Create the pretzel crust by combining crushed pretzels and melted butter, then pressing into a baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
- Whip together sugar and cream cheese until smooth, then fold in whipped topping and spread over the cooled crust.
- Prepare the strawberry layer by dissolving gelatin in boiling water and mixing with strawberries. Pour over the cream cheese layer.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours until set.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For variations, try different fruits or use gluten-free pretzels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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