Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
This sweet-salty strawberry pretzel dessert—sometimes called salad—is made with cream cheese and strawberry layers on a pretzel crust.
Ingredients
Strawberry Layer
- 2 packages strawberry Jello, 4-serving size
- 2 cups boiling water
Pretzel Crust
- 6 ounces pretzels, crushed, about 2 cups
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
Cream Cheese and Gelatin Layers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed, plus more for serving
- 2 tubs frozen sweetened strawberries, about 15 or 16 ounces each
Recommended Equipment
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 packages strawberry Jello | 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-by-2-inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the pan to a rack and let the crust cool completely.6 ounces pretzels | 3/4 cup butter | 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese with the whipped topping until smooth and well blended. Spread the mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, making sure to seal the edges completely.8 ounces cream cheese | 8 ounces frozen whipped topping
- 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
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Cut into squares to serve. If desired, garnish with additional whipped topping, freshly whipped cream, or fresh sliced strawberries.
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.
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