Description

Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dessert is a delightful blend of sweet strawberries, creamy cheesecake filling, and a crunchy pretzel crust. This nostalgic dish evokes memories of summer picnics and family gatherings. Its vibrant colors and luscious layers make it a showstopper at any event, sure to impress guests while satisfying their sweet tooth.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups crushed pretzels
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup granulated sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup whipped topping
1 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese mixture)
6 oz strawberry gelatin powder
2 cups boiling water
2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed pretzels with melted butter and sugar, then press into a greased baking dish.
Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown; cool completely.
Beat cream cheese with sugar in a bowl until smooth; fold in whipped topping.
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; mix in chopped strawberries. Let cool slightly before pouring over the cream cheese layer.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square (100g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For an added flavor boost, mix in a splash of vanilla extract into the cream cheese layer. You can easily swap strawberries for blueberries or raspberries to create variations of this classic dessert.