Strawberry Pretzel Salad: Your Best Indulgent Summer Treat
A delightful combination of salty pretzels, sweet strawberries, and creamy filling, perfect for summer gatherings.
- 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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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup strawberry gelatin mix
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then allow cooling.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
- In another bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water, then add sliced strawberries. Let cool slightly.
- Pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using different berries.
- Make sure the crust is fully cooled before adding the cream layer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Strawberry Pretzel Salad