Strawberry Pretzel Salad: The Easy Indulgent Twist You’ll Love
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Strawberry Pretzel Salad, a perfect balance of sweet and salty that will leave you wanting more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until combined.
- Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Mix sliced strawberries with boiling water and dissolve the strawberry gelatin. Let it cool slightly, then pour over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate until set, about 4 hours. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts to the pretzel crust.
- Ensure the gelatin mixture is cool before pouring it over the cream cheese layer to prevent it from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Strawberry Pretzel Salad