Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Strawberry Pretzel Salad, a layered dessert that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors. This no-bake treat features a crunchy pretzel crust, a creamy filling made from softened cream cheese and whipped topping, and a vibrant strawberry Jell-O layer topped with fresh strawberries. Ideal for family gatherings or summer barbecues, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress guests of all ages. With its beautiful presentation and delicious taste, it’s the perfect way to satisfy your sweet cravings while enjoying the delightful crunch of pretzels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups salted pretzels (crushed)
- 3/4 cup butter (melted)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounce container frozen whipped topping (thawed)
- 6 ounce package strawberry Jell-O
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels with melted butter and granulated sugar. Press into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish and bake for 8 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- In another bowl, whisk together strawberry Jell-O and boiling water until dissolved. Stir in thinly sliced strawberries and refrigerate.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in thawed whipped topping, spread over cooled pretzel crust, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Pour chilled Jell-O mixture over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate for an additional 4 to 6 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg