PrintStrawberry Pretzel Salad: A Delightful Summer Treat!
Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a delicious and refreshing dessert that combines the salty crunch of pretzels with the sweetness of strawberries and a creamy filling, making it a perfect summer treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat together 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. Stir in sliced strawberries and let it cool slightly.
- Pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, you can add more fresh strawberries.
- Make sure the pretzel crust is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese layer.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg