
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
yield: 18 SERVINGS
prep time: 20 MINUTES
cook time: 4 HOURS 10 MINUTES
total time: 4 HOURS 30 MINUTES
This delicious strawberry pretzel dessert is crunchy, creamy, fruity, and easy to make!
Ingredients
Pretzel Crust:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3 cups pretzels, crushed
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 8 oz. Cool Whip, thawed (or whipped cream)
Strawberry Gelatin Topping:
- 32 oz. frozen or fresh strawberries, sliced
- 6 oz. strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups water, boiling
Directions
1
For the Pretzel Crust:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Use a food processor or blender to crush the pretzels. In a bowl, combine crushed pretzels, butter, and sugar. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9"×13" baking dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees until set, and let cool.
2
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
Cream together the sugar and softened cream cheese, and fold in the whipped topping.
Spread this mixture on top of the pretzel crust. Make sure to spread it all the way to the edges of pan to create a barrier between the gelatin and crust. I recommend placing the pan back in the fridge to cool while you're making the gelatin portion.
3
For the Strawberry Gelatin Topping:
On the stove, boil water and dissolve gelatin. Pour in the sliced strawberries.
Let the mixture sit for a few minutes and then pour it over the cream cheese layer. Place in the fridge until the gelatin completely sets up. It could take about 4 hours in the fridge.
4
Once the gelatin has set, slice it into squares, serve & enjoy!
Additional Notes
Adapted from Food.com