Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Strawberry pretzel salad is a scrumptious dessert that combines a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cream cheese layer, fresh strawberries, and a vibrant jello topping. This delightful treat is perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or potluck parties, offering a sweet and salty flavor explosion with every bite. Effortlessly simple to prepare, this dish will impress your guests and leave them clamoring for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 6 oz strawberry jello
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix crushed pretzels with melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden brown. Let cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese with remaining sugar until fluffy. Fold in Cool Whip until well combined.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust evenly.
- Layer sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese.
- Dissolve strawberry jello in boiling water and let cool slightly before pouring over strawberries.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg