Description
Strawberry Pretzel Salad is the perfect combo of sweet, salty, and creamy. It’s made with a buttery pretzel crust, a smooth cream cheese layer, and a sweet strawberry Jell-O topping with fresh strawberries. This easy dessert is a hit at parties, holidays, or summer BBQs!
Ingredients
For the crust:
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2 cups crushed pretzels
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the cream cheese layer:
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
For the strawberry topping:
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1 (6 oz) package strawberry Jell-O
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2 cups boiling water
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2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Make the crust: In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely.
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Make the cream layer: Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust. Make sure it reaches the edges to seal the layer and prevent Jell-O from leaking through. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
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Prepare the Jell-O: Dissolve the strawberry Jell-O in boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature.
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Add strawberries to the Jell-O, then gently pour it over the cream cheese layer.
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Chill the whole dish in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or until the Jell-O is fully set.
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Slice and serve cold!
Notes
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Make sure the cream cheese layer is fully sealed to avoid the Jell-O seeping into the crust.
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You can use frozen strawberries if fresh ones aren’t available—just thaw and drain them first.
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This dessert is best served cold and can be made a day ahead.