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Slice of strawberry pretzel salad topped with whipped cream, strawberry, and pretzel twist.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

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A nostalgic treat with a perfect balance of salty pretzel crust, creamy filling, and sweet strawberry topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 388
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:
  • 3 cups tiny pretzel twists crushed into coarse crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for sweetness
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted for binding
For the Filling:
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened provides richness
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
  • 8 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed lightens the filling
For the Topping:
  • 1 package strawberry-flavored gelatin 6 ounces instant flavor
  • 2 cups boiling water to dissolve the gelatin
  • 16 ounces frozen sliced strawberries helps cool the topping quickly

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Crush the pretzels into coarse crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor. Be careful not to overprocess for texture.
  3. Combine the crushed pretzels with the sugar and melted butter in a bowl. Stir to combine.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a 13x9-inch baking dish and press it into the bottom evenly. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  6. Fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula until smooth.
  7. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cooled crust, ensuring it reaches all edges to prevent seepage.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk the strawberry gelatin and boiling water until dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  9. Add the frozen strawberries to the gelatin mixture, breaking up any clumps of berries. Let it sit for 2 minutes.
  10. Carefully spoon the gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer, spreading it evenly.
  11. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours until fully set.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 299mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 778IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This classic treat is the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and creamy. A great dessert for any occasion.

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