Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Pretzel Salad, a refreshing dessert that masterfully combines sweet and salty flavors. This crowd-pleaser features a crunchy pretzel crust, a creamy cream cheese layer, and a luscious strawberry topping. Perfect for summer barbecues, holiday celebrations, or any gathering, this no-bake treat is not only easy to prepare but also a hit with both kids and adults alike. With its vibrant colors and playful textures, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a staple at your events.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz strawberry Jell-O
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 1/2 cups salted pretzels
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Dissolve the Jell-O in boiling water and set aside to cool.
- Crush the pretzels in a Ziploc bag using a rolling pin. Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in sugar, then mix in crushed pretzels. Press into a greased 13×9 dish and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Fold in Cool Whip and spread over the cooled pretzel crust. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Stir sliced strawberries into cooled Jell-O mixture, pour over the cream cheese layer, and refrigerate until set (2 to 4 hours).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg