Description
Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a delightful no-bake dessert that perfectly balances sweet, salty, and tart flavors. This refreshing treat features a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cheese filling, and a vibrant layer of strawberry Jell-O topped with fresh strawberries. It’s an ideal choice for summer barbecues, potlucks, or family gatherings, and is sure to impress your guests with its stunning presentation. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this dessert combines various textures that make every bite irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz strawberry Jell-O
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 1/2 cups salted pretzels
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for the crust)
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese layer)
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water and let cool.
- Crush pretzels and mix with melted butter and sugar. Press into a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes; let cool.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar until fluffy, then fold in Cool Whip. Spread over the cooled crust.
- Mix sliced strawberries into the cooled Jell-O and pour over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set (2-4 hours).
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg