Strawberry Pretzel Salad
A delightful dessert combining salty pretzel crust, creamy layers, and fresh strawberries, 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 pretzels, crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) cool whip
- 1 package (6 oz) strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 1/4 cup of sugar in a bowl. Press this mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes and let it cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar together until smooth. Fold in the cool whip until fully combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in the boiling water, allow to cool slightly, then fold in the sliced strawberries.
- Pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For a twist, substitute strawberries with blueberries or raspberries. You can use diet gelatin for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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