Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

This sweet-salty strawberry pretzel dessert—sometimes called salad—is made with cream cheese and strawberry layers on a pretzel crust.

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Servings servings

Calories 371

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

5 30

Total Time 5 50

Ingredients

Strawberry Layer

2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry gelatin powder, such as Jell-O
2 cups boiling water

Pretzel Crust

6 ounces pretzels, crushed, about 2 cups
¾ cup melted butter
3 tbsp granulated sugar

Cream Cheese and Gelatin Layers

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 tubs frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed, about 15 or 16 ounces each

For Serving

Whipped topping or whipped cream, for serving
Sliced fresh strawberries, optional, for garnish

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Instructions

Put the gelatin powder in a bowl and add the boiling water; stir until completely dissolved. Refrigerate for about 1½ hours, or until the gelatin is partially set (thickened but not firm).
2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry gelatin powder (such as Jell-O) | 2 cups boiling water
Heat the oven to 350°F.
In a bowl, combine the crushed pretzels with the melted butter and granulated sugar; mix well. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an ungreased 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the pan to a rack and let the crust cool completely.
6 ounces pretzels (crushed, about 2 cups) | 3/4 cup melted butter | 3 tbsp granulated sugar
In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the whipped topping and beat just until blended. Spread the mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, making sure to seal the edges completely.
8 ounces cream cheese (softened) | 8 ounces frozen whipped topping (thawed)
Stir the frozen strawberries into the partially set gelatin mixture. Spoon the strawberry mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
2 tubs frozen sweetened strawberries (thawed, about 15 or 16 ounces each)
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
Cut into squares to serve. Top with whipped topping or whipped cream and garnish with sliced fresh strawberries, if using.
Sliced fresh strawberries (optional, for garnish) | Whipped topping or whipped cream (for serving)

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 407mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 622IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword pretzels, strawberry dessert

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