Pretzel Salad
Discover the ultimate combination of sweet, salty, and creamy with this irresistible Pretzel Salad recipe—a classic dessert that’s perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or any occasion in need of a crowd-pleasing treat. Featuring a buttery, crunchy crushed pretzel crust, a luscious layer of sweetened cream cheese blended with whipped topping, and a vibrant strawberry gelatin crown studded with juicy sliced strawberries, this dessert is as visually stunning as it is delicious. With its easy-to-follow steps and just 20 minutes of prep time, this no-fuss recipe is a showstopper that’s sure to dazzle your guests. Serve it chilled, sliced into squares, and enjoy every bite of this sweet-meets-savory sensation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crust)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 quarters cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 8 ounces whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
- 6 ounces strawberry gelatin powder
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 cups fresh or frozen sliced strawberries
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of crushed pretzels, 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 3 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter. Mix until evenly coated.
Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to create an even crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove it and let it cool completely.
In another bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until creamy and smooth.
Gently fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping (thawed) into the cream cheese mixture.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, making sure to cover the entire crust to prevent the gelatin layer from seeping through.
Refrigerate the dish while preparing the gelatin layer.
Dissolve 6 ounces of strawberry gelatin powder in 2 cups of boiling water, mixing until completely dissolved. Add 1 cup of cold water and stir.
Mix 2 cups of fresh or frozen sliced strawberries into the gelatin mixture.
Let the gelatin mixture cool to room temperature before gently pouring it over the cream cheese layer.
Refrigerate the layered dish for at least 4-6 hours, or until the gelatin layer sets completely.
Slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your sweet and salty Pretzel Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.3 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.1 g | 530% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 5876 mg | 255% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1121.0 g | 408% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 844.7 g | ||
| Protein | 52.5 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 411 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1193 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
