Description

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a sweet and salty dessert with a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cheese topping, and a fruity strawberry Jell-O layer. It’s a crowd-pleasing favorite at any gathering.

Ingredients

2 cups crushed pretzels

¾ cup butter, melted

3 tablespoons white sugar

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 cup white sugar

1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry flavored Jell-O

2 cups boiling water

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen strawberries

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Mix well until combined.
Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until set. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping.
Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
In a separate bowl, dissolve the Jell-O in boiling water. Stir in the frozen strawberries and let it set briefly.
Pour the strawberry Jell-O mixture over the cream cheese layer. Spread evenly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
Once set, slice and serve.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator, tightly covered with aluminum foil, for up to 3 days.

Freezing is not recommended, as the cream cheese layer may separate when thawed.

Can be made ahead and refrigerated the day before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 29g
Sodium: 230mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg