Delish Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipes
A crowd-pleasing classic with a buttery pretzel crust, fluffy cream cheese layer, and a fresh strawberry gelatin topping. Sweet, salty, and irresistibly creamy-crunchy in every bite.
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Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cup salted pretzels, crushed crush to coarse crumbs
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar for the crust
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar for the filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounce whipped topping, thawed such as Cool Whip
- 6 ounce strawberry flavored gelatin two 3-ounce boxes
- 2 cup boiling water
- 2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced hulled
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, combine crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the prepared dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
- Make the cream layer: Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping until fluffy. Spread evenly over the cooled crust, sealing all edges to prevent the gelatin from seeping. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the strawberry layer: In a medium bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Let cool at room temperature until slightly thickened and no longer hot, about 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in sliced strawberries.
- Assemble and chill: Gently pour the strawberry mixture over the cream layer. Refrigerate until fully set, about 4 hours or overnight. Slice into squares and serve cold.
Notes
Crush pretzels to a coarse crumb for the best crunchy texture. Be sure the crust is fully cooled and the gelatin is no longer hot before assembling to keep layers distinct. For neater slices, chill overnight.