Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Savor the delightful layers of Strawberry Pretzel Salad, a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances sweet, salty, and tart flavors. This retro favorite features a crunchy pretzel crust topped with a creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese and Cool Whip, all crowned with luscious strawberry Jell-O and fresh strawberries. Ideal for any occasion—from summer barbecues to holiday gatherings—this no-bake treat will impress your guests while being simple enough to whip up at a moment’s notice. With vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 oz strawberry Jell-O
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 1/2 cups crushed salted pretzels
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Dissolve the Jell-O in boiling water and let it cool.
- Crush pretzels and combine with melted butter and sugar; press into a casserole dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy; fold in Cool Whip and spread over cooled crust.
- Mix sliced strawberries into cooled Jell-O, pour on top of the cream cheese layer, and refrigerate until set (2-4 hours).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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