How to Make Strawberry Pretzel Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a classic summer dessert that has been enjoyed by families for generations. This delicious and refreshing treat features a layer of crunchy, salty pretzels, a creamy and tangy cream cheese mixture, and a sweet and juicy layer of fresh strawberries. It's the perfect combination of sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering or barbecue.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • ¾ cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored Jell-O
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (9x13-inch)dish

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Stir crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar together until well-combined; mix well and press mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 8 to 10 minutes; set aside to cool.
  • Place cream cheese and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture onto cooled crust.
  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in still-frozen strawberries and allow to set briefly. Pour and spread over cream cheese layer; refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    424 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 442mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 119mg