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Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

This Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a classic layered dessert featuring a buttery pretzel crust, creamy cheesecake-style filling, and a bright strawberry gelatin topping. It’s the perfect sweet-and-salty treat for potlucks, holidays, and summer gatherings. Easy to prepare and always a crowd favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3/4 cup melted butter
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 8 oz whipped topping
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 6 oz strawberry gelatin
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup cold water

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar, then press firmly into the baking dish.
  3. Bake crust for 8–10 minutes and allow it to cool completely.
  4. Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth, then fold in whipped topping.
  5. Spread cream mixture evenly over cooled crust, sealing to the edges.
  6. Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water, stir in cold water, and let cool slightly.
  7. Add sliced strawberries to gelatin mixture and carefully pour over cream layer.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set before slicing and serving.

Notes

Ensure the crust cools completely before adding the cream layer.
Spread the cream layer fully to the edges to prevent a soggy crust.
Allow gelatin to cool slightly before pouring over the cream layer.
Refrigerate thoroughly for clean, firm slices.
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