Description
This Strawberry Pretzel Salad recipe combines sweet, salty, and creamy layers for a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. A crunchy pretzel crust topped with a creamy cheesecake-like layer and finished with a refreshing strawberry gelatin and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
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Pretzel Crust:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
Strawberry Gelatin Layer:
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 box strawberry gelatin (6 oz)
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Pretzel Crust: Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a baking dish and bake.
- Make Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar, then fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
- Prepare Strawberry Gelatin: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water, add cold water, then chill slightly. Stir in strawberries.
- Assemble: Pour gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese layer completely covers the pretzel crust to maintain its crunchiness.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in crushed pineapple or different berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Salad
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
