Description
Strawberry pretzel salad is a delightful dessert that combines a crunchy pretzel crust with a creamy cream cheese layer and a vibrant strawberry topping. This refreshing treat is perfect for summer barbecues or holiday gatherings, offering a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors that will impress your guests and leave them craving more. Simple to prepare and visually stunning, this dish is a must-try for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed unsalted pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese layer)
- 8 oz whipped topping (homemade or store-bought)
- 6 oz strawberry Jell-O
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve strawberry Jell-O in boiling water; let it cool slightly before stirring in chopped strawberries.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust, then pour the strawberry Jell-O mixture on top. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled by cutting into squares or scooping out portions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg