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A dessert on a white plate features the classic strawberry pretzel salad—a layered treat with a pretzel crust, creamy filling, and strawberry gelatin topping. It's crowned with whipped cream and garnished with sliced strawberries.
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

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 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Cooling Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: strawberry pretzel salad, strawberry salad
Servings: 8 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
  • 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.

Crust:

  • In a medium bowl combine crushed pretzels, 3 tablespoons powdered sugar and melted butter. Mix well to coat the pretzels and press into dish.
    2-1/2 cups crushed pretzels, 3 Tablespoons confectioners' sugar, 3/4 cup butter
  • Bake for 10 minutes and set on counter to cool.

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.
    8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 8 ounces frozen whipped topping

Jello Layer:

  • Prepare strawberries by cutting off the tops and slicing them to thin layers. Set aside.
    4 cups strawberries
  • Boil the water and pour into medium mixing bowl. Pour in gelatin mix and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Let come to room temperature.
    1-1/2 cups water, 6 ounces strawberry flavored gelatin
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 971IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg