Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Pretzel Salad, a perfect dessert for any occasion. This irresistible dish features a crunchy pretzel crust, a smooth cream cheese filling, and a vibrant strawberry Jell-O layer topped with fresh strawberries. The sweet and salty combination creates a unique flavor profile that will leave your guests craving more. Ideal for summer barbecues, potlucks, or family gatherings, this no-bake dessert is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning. With its refreshing taste and appealing colors, Strawberry Pretzel Salad is sure to impress at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz strawberry Jell-O
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 1/2 cups salted pretzels
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jell-O in boiling water and let it cool.
- Crush the pretzels in a Ziploc bag using a rolling pin until fine.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, mix with sugar, then combine with crushed pretzels. Press into a greased 13×9 glass dish and bake for 10 minutes; allow cooling.
- Beat together cream cheese and sugar until fluffy; fold in Cool Whip. Spread over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix sliced strawberries into the cooled Jell-O layer and pour over cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until set (2-4 hours).
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg