Strawberry Pretzel Salad

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Strawberry pretzel salad is the perfect combination of sweet and salty with a buttery pretzel crust, cream cheese layer, and a and sweet strawberry layer on top. It's a simple layer dessert that's great for any gathering or holiday dessert!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Cooling Time2 30

Total Time2 55

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: strawberry pretzel salad, strawberry salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 504kcal

Ingredients

Crust:

2-1/2 cups crushed pretzels
3 Tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter melted

Filling:

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
8 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
Topping:
6 ounces strawberry flavored gelatin
1-1/2 cups water
4 cups strawberries sliced or 16-oz package frozen strawberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Spray 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl combine crushed pretzels, 3 tablespoons powdered sugar and melted butter. Mix well to coat the pretzels and press into dish.
Bake for 10 minutes and set on counter to cool.
Make filling:
Combine cream cheese and 1 cup powdered sugar. Use electric mixer and mix together until smooth and creamy. Fold in whipped topping and spread mixture on top of the cooled pretzel crust. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Jello layer:
Prepare strawberries by cutting off the tops and slicing them to thin layers. Set aside.
Boil the water and pour into medium mixing bowl. Pour in gelatin mix and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Let come to room temperature.
Add sliced strawberries to the gelatin mixture. Then pour on top of the chilled cream cheese filling. Spread to cover the chilled cheese layer.
Refrigerate for several hours (at least 3-4 hours) or overnight until strawberry gelatin layer is completely set.

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