Description
Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a delightful dessert that brings together a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tart flavors. This no-bake treat features a crunchy pretzel crust topped with a creamy layer of whipped cream cheese and fresh strawberries suspended in strawberry Jell-O. Ideal for summer barbecues, holiday gatherings, or simply as a refreshing dessert, this salad will impress friends and family alike with its vibrant colors and delicious taste. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, Strawberry Pretzel Salad is sure to become a favorite at any occasion!
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 creamy layer)
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Dissolve strawberry Jell-O in boiling water and set aside to cool.
- Crush pretzels in a Ziploc bag using a rolling pin. Combine crushed pretzels with melted butter and sugar. Press into the bottom of a greased 13×9 glass dish and bake for 10 minutes; let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Fold in Cool Whip and spread over the cooled pretzel crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Mix sliced strawberries into the cooled Jell-O mixture and pour over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set (2-4 hours).
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 99g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg