Description
This Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a delicious combination of salty pretzels, creamy cheesecake-like filling, sweet strawberries, and a strawberry Jell-O layer. Perfect for summer parties or as a refreshing dessert, it’s a treat your guests will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz strawberry Jell-O
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 1/2 cups salted pretzels (measured before crushing)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for pretzel crust)
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz package cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese layer)
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed in the fridge)
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pretzel Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, crush the pretzels into small pieces. Mix the crushed pretzels, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter together. Press this mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside to cool.
- Make the Jell-O Layer: In a bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jell-O in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir well until completely dissolved. Allow it to cool slightly, then refrigerate until it begins to thicken, about 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Fold in the Cool Whip gently until fully combined. Spread this cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Assemble the Salad: After the Jell-O has thickened, pour it over the cream cheese layer. Carefully spread the sliced strawberries on top of the Jell-O layer.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the entire dish for at least 4 hours, or until fully set. Slice into squares and enjoy this refreshing, sweet, and salty treat!
Notes
- For an extra touch of sweetness, you can sprinkle some sugar on top of the sliced strawberries before adding them to the Jell-O layer.
- Ensure the pretzel crust is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese mixture to avoid melting it.
- You can substitute other berries for the strawberries, such as raspberries or blueberries, if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (not including chilling time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg