Strawberry Pretzel Salad: The Best Refreshing Summer Treat
A delicious layered dessert combining salty pretzels, creamy filling, and sweet strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping and spread over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Mix sliced strawberries with boiling water and strawberry gelatin in another bowl until dissolved.
- Let the gelatin mixture cool slightly, then pour over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh strawberries.
- Can be made a day ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Strawberry Pretzel Salad, summer dessert, refreshing treat