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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

A delightful dessert that combines the salty crunch of pretzels with a sweet strawberry filling and creamy topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pretzel Crust
  • 2 cups pretzel sticks crushed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup whipped topping
Strawberry Layer
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup strawberry gelatin powdered
  • 2 cups boiling water

Method
 

Prepare Pretzel Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Mix well.
  2. Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
Make Cream Cheese Layer
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
  2. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
Prepare Strawberry Layer
  1. In a separate bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
  2. Add the sliced strawberries to the gelatin mixture and let it cool slightly.
  3. Pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

For best results, use fresh strawberries and allow the salad to chill overnight for a firmer texture.

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