Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dessert
Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dessert is a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors, featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cream cheese filling, and a vibrant strawberry gelatin topping. This layered treat not only looks stunning but also offers an irresistible taste, making it the perfect addition to summer barbecues and family gatherings. With its unique combination of textures, this dessert will surely leave your guests craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups unsalted pretzels, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 6 oz strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl; mix until coated.
- Press mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip until combined.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust evenly.
- Dissolve gelatin in boiling water as per package instructions; stir in sliced strawberries. Pour over cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg