Description
A classic dessert with a delightful mix of salty pretzel crust, creamy filling, and fruity strawberry topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 6 oz strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar in a large bowl and mix well.
- Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan to form a crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 2 cups boiling water and stir until fully dissolved.
- Stir in sliced strawberries and allow to cool slightly.
- Pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
For best flavor, enjoy within the first two days. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: strawberry, pretzel salad, dessert, summer dessert, potluck