Pretzel Salad Dessert
Delight your taste buds with this irresistible Pretzel Salad Dessert, a perfect sweet-and-salty treat for any occasion. This no-bake, layered dessert combines a buttery, crunchy pretzel crust, a luscious cream cheese and whipped topping layer, and a sweet strawberry gelatin finish studded with fresh, juicy strawberries. The contrast of textures and flavors—savory, creamy, and fruity—creates an unforgettable bite. Ready in just 25 minutes of prep time and set to impress, this classic dessert is easy to make and serves 12, making it a crowd-pleaser for potlucks, gatherings, or a weekend indulgence. Optimize your dessert table with this indulgence that's as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Salted pretzels
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- 6 ounces Strawberry-flavored gelatin mix (e.g., Jell-O)
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place the salted pretzels in a resealable bag and crush them into small pieces using a rolling pin or food processor.
In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly coated.
Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form a crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated. Spread this cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring it reaches the edges to prevent the gelatin from seeping through.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, dissolve the strawberry-flavored gelatin mix in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved and let it cool to room temperature.
Arrange the sliced strawberries evenly on top of the cream cheese layer.
Gently pour the cooled gelatin mixture over the strawberries, being careful not to disturb the layers.
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin is fully set.
Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3877 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.5 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.3 g | 416% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 5734 mg | 249% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 635.1 g | 231% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 384.7 g | ||
| Protein | 53.2 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1102 mg | 23% | |
*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.
