Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe
This delightful Strawberry Pretzel Salad combines salty pretzels, creamy whipped topping, and fresh strawberries for a perfect summer dessert.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed pretzels use salted pretzels for best flavor
- 0.75 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 container whipped topping thawed, 8 ounces
- 2 packages strawberry gelatin mix 3 ounces each
- 2 cups boiling water
- 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl. Press into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake the pretzel crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring it reaches all edges.
- In a bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir in fresh strawberries.
- Pour strawberry mixture over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
Notes
For a sweeter flavor, use sweetened whipped topping.