Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of salty, sweet, and creamy with this delightful Strawberry Pretzel Salad. A crunchy pretzel crust, a luscious cream cheese layer, and a fruity strawberry gelatin topping make this no-bake dessert a refreshing treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Pretzel Crust:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
Strawberry Gelatin Topping:
- 2 cups boiling water
- 6 oz strawberry-flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O)
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Pretzel Crust: Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
- Make Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over pretzel crust.
- Prepare Strawberry Gelatin: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool, then add sliced strawberries. Pour over cream cheese layer.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving chilled.
Notes
- Ensure the cream layer covers the crust completely to prevent gelatin leakage.
- You can use thawed and drained frozen strawberries if fresh strawberries are unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
