Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of Strawberry Pretzel Salad, a dessert that masterfully combines sweet strawberries, salty pretzels, and a creamy filling. This no-bake treat is perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to holiday gatherings. Its stunning visual appeal and irresistible flavor will impress your guests and make it the star of the dessert table. Easy to prepare with minimal cooking involved, this recipe serves 12 people, making it an excellent choice for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz strawberry Jell-O
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 1/2 cups salted pretzels
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, dissolve strawberry Jell-O in boiling water; set aside to cool.
- Crush salted pretzels in a Ziploc bag and mix with melted butter and sugar.
- Press pretzel mixture into a greased 13×9 dish and bake for 10 minutes; let cool.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar until fluffy; fold in Cool Whip.
- Spread cream cheese layer over cooled pretzel crust; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Stir sliced strawberries into cooled Jell-O mixture, pour over the cream layer, and chill until set (2-4 hours).
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg