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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Delightful Strawberry Pretzel Salad: A Cool Summer Treat

Delightful Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a refreshing no-bake dessert that combines salty pretzel crust, creamy filling, and vibrant strawberry topping, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Pretzels, crushed Forms the salty base
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adds sweetness to the crust
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened At room temperature
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping, thawed Lightens the cream cheese mixture
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Sweetens the cream cheese layer
For the Topping
  • 1 packet Strawberry Jello Provides color and sweetness
  • 2 cups Boiling Water Activates the gelatin
  • 2 cups Strawberries, sliced Fresh topping

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • Electric mixer
  • 9 x 13-inch baking pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the Strawberry Jell-O powder with boiling water and stir until fully dissolved. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  3. Melt unsalted butter and combine with crushed pretzels and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
  4. Whip cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Fold in thawed whipped topping.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Stir sliced strawberries into the cooled Jell-O mixture and pour over the cream cheese layer.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until set, then serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, keep the dessert chilled and assemble close to serving time to maintain the crust's texture.

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