Strawberry Pretzel Salad: A Delightful Twist on Tradition
A delicious blend of sweet strawberries and salty pretzels in a creamy dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 package strawberry Jell-O
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press into the bottom of a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the pretzel crust.
- Dissolve the Jell-O in boiling water, then stir in sliced strawberries. Let it cool slightly.
- Pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- For a beautiful presentation, use fresh strawberries on top.
- Chill the dish for several hours or overnight for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Strawberry Pretzel Salad, dessert salad, summer dessert