Strawberry Pretzel Salad
This retro favorite layers buttery pretzels, creamy filling, and fruity Jell-O into a chilled dessert that’s always a hit. The crunch of the crust, the smoothness of the middle, and the burst of berry on top—every bite is a perfect balance of flavor and texture!
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- chill time: 2+ hrs
- Total Time: 12
Ingredients
2 cups crushed pretzels
¾ cup butter, melted
3 tbsp white sugar
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (3 oz) packages strawberry Jell-O
2 cups boiling water
2 (10 oz) packages frozen strawberries
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tbsp sugar. Press into a 9×13-inch dish and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
Beat cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust and chill for 30 minutes.
Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Stir in frozen strawberries. Let thicken slightly at room temp (about 15 minutes).
Carefully pour over cream layer. Chill until set, at least 2 hours. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days
Cool, creamy, crunchy, and bursting with strawberry flavor—this no-fail dessert is always the first to disappear!
Nutrition
- Calories: 310 per serving
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 2g
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