Description
Strawberry pretzel salad is a delightful dessert that harmoniously combines sweet, salty, and creamy flavors in each bite. With a crunchy pretzel crust, a rich cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries, this dish is the perfect centerpiece for summer gatherings or potlucks. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your family and friends while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 3 oz strawberry Jell-O mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels with melted butter and granulated sugar. Press into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden brown. Cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust evenly.
- Dissolve Jell-O mix in boiling water; stir in cold water. Once slightly cooled, pour over fresh sliced strawberries arranged on the cream layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set. Cut into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg