Recipe Card of Strawberry Pretzel Salad by Bellrecipes
For a dessert that's both refreshing and decadent, this Strawberry Pretzel Salad is an irresistible twist! With every bite, you experience a delightful contrast of salty and sweet flavors, featuring a pretzel crust, velvety cream cheese filling, and a luscious crown of strawberries.
Ingredients list
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 0.75 cup butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 package cream cheese, softened 8 ounce
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 container frozen whipped topping, thawed 8 ounce
- 2 packages strawberry flavored Jell-O® 3 ounce each
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 packages frozen strawberries 10 ounce each
Step-by-Step Instructions
- First, round up all your ingredients and heat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar until the mix is cohesive. Press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place in the preheated oven and allow to bake until it sets, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Allow it to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until smooth with an electric mixer. Fold in the whipped topping, and spread over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the still-frozen strawberries and allow to set shortly. Pour this mixture over the cream cheese layer, then refrigerate until firm, for at least 2 hours.
- Slice, serve, and delight in each exquisite bite of this Strawberry Pretzel Salad!
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Notes
Introduce an added depth of flavor with a dash of vanilla extract or a sprinkle of pecans on top for a delightful, nutty crunch.
This dish shines as a refreshing summer treat, perfect for any get-together or celebration.
This dish shines as a refreshing summer treat, perfect for any get-together or celebration.
Nutrition
Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 442mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38g
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