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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Delicious Strawberry Pretzel Salad: A No-Bake Classic Delight

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a delightful no-bake dessert with layers of sweet strawberries, salty pretzels, and creamy cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups pretzels (crushed) feel free to substitute with Ritz crackers or graham crackers
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup sugar
For the Cream Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup whipped topping (thawed) homemade can work if gently folded in
For the Jell-O Topping
  • 1 package strawberry Jell-O 6 oz package
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups strawberries (sliced) fresh or drained frozen strawberries

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the strawberry Jell-O powder with 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved.
  3. In a saucepan, melt ½ cup of unsalted butter and ¼ cup of sugar. Add 2 cups of crushed pretzels and mix well.
  4. Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, beat together 8 oz of softened cream cheese and ½ cup of sugar until smooth. Fold in 8 oz of thawed whipped topping.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
  7. Mix sliced strawberries into the cooled Jell-O, then pour it over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until the Jell-O is fully set.
  9. Slice into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Let the salad set in the refrigerator for best flavor and texture. Store tightly covered in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.

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