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strawberry pretzel salad

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

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A classic layered dessert featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, a sweet cream cheese center, and a vibrant strawberry jello top. Make sure to spread the cream cheese to the edges to seal the crust.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels Salted twists or sticks
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter Melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar For the crust
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar For the filling
  • 8 ounces whipped topping Thawed
  • 6 ounces strawberry gelatin One large box
  • 2 cups boiling water For dissolving the gelatin
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries Hulled and sliced

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish For assembling the salad
  • 1 Rolling Pin For crushing pretzels
  • 2 Mixing bowls For crust and filling
  • 1 Electric mixer For beating the cream cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar in a bowl until combined.
  3. Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
    crushing pretzels for strawberry pretzel salad crust
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let the crust cool completely.
  5. Beat the softened cream cheese and ½ cup of sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  6. Fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture gently.
  7. Spread the filling evenly over the cooled crust, ensuring it touches all the edges to create a seal.
    whipping cream cheese filling for strawberry pretzel salad
  8. Dissolve the strawberry gelatin completely in the boiling water and let it cool to room temperature.
  9. Stir the fresh sliced strawberries into the cooled jello mixture.
  10. Pour the strawberry jello gently over the cream cheese layer.
  11. Refrigerate the salad for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin is completely firm, before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Do not freeze. Ensure the jello is at room temperature before pouring it over the cream cheese layer to keep the layers distinct.

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