Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe
A nostalgic dessert featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, and a refreshing strawberry Jell-O topping with fresh berries. Perfect for potlucks, summer BBQs, or holiday gatherings!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: ~4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
For the filling:
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
For the topping:
- 2 (3 oz) packages strawberry Jell-O
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced
- Optional: 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries (for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Make the crust: Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust and seal edges to prevent Jell-O from leaking through.
- Make the topping: Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Let cool for 10–15 minutes (do NOT let it set). Stir in fresh and/or frozen strawberries.
- Pour Jell-O mixture over cream layer and refrigerate until fully set—at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Slice and serve chilled!
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