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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

This Strawberry Pretzel Salad recipe is a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors, perfect for any family gathering or summer party! With a creamy cheesecake-like layer and a tangy strawberry jello topping, it's no wonder this dessert salad is a family favorite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 ½ cups crushed salted pretzels
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • ½ cup salted butter, melted
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 lb. fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine the boiling water with the strawberry gelatin. Stir to dissolve completely, then set aside to cool.
    2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry gelatin, 2 cups boiling water
  • Combine crushed pretzels, ¼ cup of the granulated sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl. Stir well, then press into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
    2 ½ cups crushed salted pretzels, 1 cup granulated sugar,, ½ cup salted butter,
  • Beat cream cheese and remaining ¾ cup sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Beat heavy cream in another bowl until thickened and medium peaks begin to form.
    1 cup granulated sugar,, 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese,, 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • Stir ½ of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Fold in remaining whipped cream.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the cooled pretzel crust, smoothing it all the way to the edges of the pan to create a seal so the liquid gelatin doesn't leak when added to the other ingredients. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set before adding jello layer.
  • Add the sliced strawberries to the cooled jello, then carefully spoon over the cream cheese layer, spreading the sliced strawberries out to evenly cover everything. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours until completely set before slicing and serving.
    1 lb. fresh strawberries,

Notes

Storage & Make Ahead

  • Store: Keep the dessert in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare the dessert a day in advance, cover tightly, and keep refrigerated until serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 679IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

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