Strawberry Pretzel Salad
A delightful dessert that combines sweet strawberries with a salty pretzel crust and a creamy filling, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for the filling)
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 package (6 oz) strawberry jello mix
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in another mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add in 1 cup of granulated sugar and continue to beat until smooth.
- Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping gently.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan, then stir in the strawberry jello mix until fully dissolved.
- Allow the jello mixture to cool slightly before mixing in 2 cups of sliced fresh strawberries.
- Pour the strawberry jello mixture over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
For best results, let the salad set overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry, pretzel, salad, dessert, summer