Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Get ready to delight your taste buds with this irresistible Strawberry Pretzel Salad, a perfect combination of sweet, salty, and creamy textures! This crowd-pleasing dessert features a buttery, crunchy pretzel crust, a luscious layer of tangy cream cheese blended with whipped topping, and a vibrant strawberry gelatin topping studded with fresh, juicy strawberries. Quick and easy to prepare, this no-fail recipe is ideal for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or summer barbecues. Each chilled, refreshing slice offers a symphony of flavors in every bite, making it the ultimate dessert salad that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups pretzels
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping (thawed)
- 6 ounces strawberry-flavored gelatin (Jell-O)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place the pretzels in a zip-top bag and crush them using a rolling pin until they resemble coarse crumbs.
Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and stir in the granulated sugar until the mixture is well combined.
In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels and the butter-sugar mixture. Stir until evenly mixed and press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Bake the pretzel crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely before proceeding.
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring you spread it to the edges to seal off the crust. This prevents the gelatin mixture from seeping through.
In another bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in the boiling water. Allow it to cool to room temperature but not set.
Arrange the sliced strawberries over the cream cheese layer.
Carefully pour the cooled gelatin mixture over the strawberries. Refrigerate the dish for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
Slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your Strawberry Pretzel Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 189.5 g | 243% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.9 g | 600% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 415 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 1968 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 362.0 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 264.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 955 mg | 20% | |
*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.
