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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

A delightful dessert salad featuring a sweet and salty pretzel crust, creamy filling, and fresh strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Cream Layer
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup whipped topping
For the Strawberry Layer
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup strawberry gelatin prepared according to package instructions
  • 1 cup water boiling

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
  3. Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish to form a crust.
  4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then allow it to cool completely.
Make the Cream Layer
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
  3. Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  4. Spread the cream mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
Prepare the Strawberry Layer
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with the prepared strawberry gelatin.
  2. Pour the strawberry mixture over the cream layer in the baking dish.
  3. Refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours or until set.
Serve
  1. Once set, cut the salad into squares and serve chilled.
  2. Garnish with additional whipped topping or fresh strawberries if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For best results, use fresh strawberries and allow the salad to chill overnight for enhanced flavor.

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