How to Make Judy's Strawberry Pretzel Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and unique dessert to impress your family and friends, look no further than Judy's Strawberry Pretzel Salad. This delightful dish is a perfect combination of sweet and salty, with a crunchy pretzel crust, a creamy and tangy cream cheese filling, and a layer of bright, fresh strawberries. It's a true crowd-pleaser that is sure to become a favorite at any gathering.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups crushed pretzels
  • ¾ cup butter, melted
  • 4 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 (9x13-inch) dish

  • Gather ingredients, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix together pretzels, melted butter, and 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl until well combined. Press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish.
  • Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Fold in whipped topping and spread evenly over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir together boiling water and gelatin mix in a second large bowl. Mix in frozen strawberries; stir until thawed.
  • Pour over cream cheese mixture in the dish. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour. Slice and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    371 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 327mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 78mg