Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of Strawberry Pretzel Salad, a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and creamy flavors that is sure to impress at any gathering. This no-bake dessert features a crunchy pretzel crust topped with a luscious cream cheese filling and vibrant strawberry Jell-O layer. Ideal for summer picnics or festive celebrations, it offers a refreshing taste that resonates with nostalgia. Easy to prepare ahead of time, this salad allows the flavors to meld beautifully while providing a charming presentation that will have your guests coming back for seconds.
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 oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, combine strawberry Jell-O with boiling water until dissolved; set aside to cool.
- Crush pretzels in a Ziploc bag and mix with melted butter and sugar. Press into a greased 13×9 dish and bake for 10 minutes; let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy, then fold in Cool Whip. Spread over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Mix sliced strawberries with the cooled Jell-O and pour over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set (about 2-4 hours).
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg