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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

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A delightful layered dessert featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and juicy strawberry topping, perfect for potlucks and summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 3.5 cups 3 1/2 cups pretzel sticks (crushed)
  • 0.25 cup 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for the crust) Feel free to substitute with a sugar alternative.
  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Filling and Topping
  • 1 package 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened Can substitute with mascarpone or dairy-free cream cheese.
  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for the filling)
  • 1 container 1 (8 oz.) container frozen whipped topping (thawed) Consider using pre-made whipped topping.
  • 1 pound 1 pound strawberries (stems removed and sliced) Frozen berries can be used if fresh strawberries aren’t available.
  • 2 cups 2 cups water
  • 1 box 1 (6 oz.) box strawberry jello

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, 1/4 cup of sugar, and melted butter. Stir until mixed well.
  3. Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Once done, set aside to cool.
  4. In a pot, boil 2 cups of water, then sprinkle the strawberry jello over the boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
  5. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy.
  6. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until well combined.
  7. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cooled pretzel crust and place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
  8. After chilling, arrange the sliced strawberries in an even layer over the cream cheese layer.
  9. Pour the jello mixture gently over the strawberries and chill again in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. The pretzel crust may soften over time. For freezing, only the filling should be frozen to maintain texture.
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