Description
Indulge in this easy strawberry pretzel salad, a delightful blend of sweet strawberries, salty pretzel crust, and creamy filling that’s perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry Jell-O
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed pretzels and melted butter in a bowl. Press into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow crust to cool completely.
- In a bowl, combine boiling water with strawberry Jell-O until dissolved. Stir in sliced strawberries and chill until thickened.
- Beat softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust. Pour the chilled Jell-O mixture on top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 140g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in chopped nuts or substitute with blueberries or raspberries. To prevent a soggy crust, ensure it is completely cooled before layering.