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Delicious Strawberry Pretzel Salad

A delightful dessert salad with a crispy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and fresh strawberry topping that combines sweet and salty flavors.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels Use regular or gluten-free pretzels
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
For the Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it's well softened for easy blending
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz whipped topping Cool whip works well
For the Topping
  • 1 pack (6 oz) strawberry Jell-O
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor
  • 2 cups boiling water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, melt the unsalted butter and mix in the crushed pretzels and brown sugar until combined.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes and let it cool completely.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping until well blended.
  5. Once the crust has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pretzel crust and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour.
  6. In a separate bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jell-O in 2 cups of boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved, then add the sliced strawberries and let cool slightly until thickened.
  7. Once the cream cheese layer has chilled, pour the strawberry mixture over the top and return to the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

You can substitute gluten-free pretzels if needed. Allow adequate chilling time; overnight results are ideal. Avoid overmixing the cream cheese filling for a light texture.