Strawberry Pretzel Bars
A delightful dessert that combines a crunchy pretzel crust with a creamy filling and vibrant strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 2 cups strawberry pie filling
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well mixed. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Combine strawberry pie filling and water in a saucepan, bringing to a simmer. Add fresh strawberries and stir until heated through.
- Spread the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
Let the crust cool completely for the best texture. Experiment with different fruit pie fillings for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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