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Slice of strawberry pretzel salad with creamy cheesecake layer, fresh strawberry topping, and buttery pretzel crust.
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is one of those classic sweet and salty desserts that everyone loves. It has a crunchy buttery pretzel crust, a smooth and creamy cheesecake-style layer, and a bright strawberry Jell-O topping loaded with juicy berries. This easy layered dessert looks beautiful in a glass dish and is perfect for holidays, potlucks, and family gatherings.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pretzel crust dessert, strawberry jello dessert, strawberry pretzel dessert, strawberry pretzel salad, sweet and salty dessert
Cooking Method: No-Cook (for layers and chilling), Oven
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 12
Calories: 410kcal
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar until combined. Press firmly into a 9x13-inch baking dish to form the crust.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until set, then remove from the oven and let the crust cool completely.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Fold in the whipped topping until fully combined, then spread the mixture evenly over the cooled crust, sealing all the way to the edges.
  • In a separate bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water.
  • Stir in the frozen strawberries and let the mixture thicken slightly.
  • Carefully pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Make sure the crust is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese layer so it stays smooth and firm.
  • For neat slices, chill thoroughly and wipe the knife clean between each cut.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 629IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg