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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Sweet & Salty Strawberry Pretzel Salad for Nostalgic Delights

Strawberry Pretzel Salad merges salty pretzels and sweet strawberries into a delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jell-O Layer
  • 1 box Strawberry Jell-O Mix Try raspberry or cherry for a twist!
  • 2 cups Boiling Water Essential for dissolving the Jell-O mix.
For the Fruit Layer
  • 4 cups Fresh or Frozen Strawberries Slice and hull for best appearance.
For the Crunchy Base
  • 2 cups Salted Pretzels Opt for gluten-free pretzels if needed.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Coconut oil is a great substitute.
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Reduce or swap with sugar alternative if desired.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 1 cup Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened for easy mixing.
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip Use whipped cream if preferred, but may not hold shape.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking dish
  • Hand mixer
  • Zip-top Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the strawberry Jell-O mix with 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until dissolved and cool for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for the pretzel crust.
  3. Crush salted pretzels in a zip-top bag until they resemble fine crumbs.
  4. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter with 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar in a saucepan, then combine with the crushed pretzels.
  5. Press the pretzel mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
  6. Using a hand mixer, beat 1 cup of softened cream cheese with ½ cup of granulated sugar until fluffy. Fold in Cool Whip.
  7. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust evenly.
  8. Layer fresh strawberries on top, then pour the cooled Jell-O mixture over them.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until Jell-O is set.
  10. Slice and serve chilled for a delightful dessert.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth mixing. Don't skip the baking step for a crunchy crust.

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