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Delicious Strawberry Pretzel Salad with fresh strawberries and crunchy pretzels

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Light, creamy, and sweet-tart, this no-bake Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a nostalgic dessert perfect for potlucks and weeknight treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups pretzels, crushed
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup whipped topping
Jello Layer
  • 2 cups strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup strawberry jello
  • 2 cups boiling water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch dish.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes. Let the crust cool completely.
  4. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping, then spread over the cooled pretzel crust.
  5. In a separate bowl, dissolve the strawberry jello in boiling water. Add the sliced strawberries and mix well.
  6. Once the jello mixture has cooled, pour it over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
  7. Serve chilled.

Notes

Cool the crust completely before spreading the cream cheese layer to prevent melting and sliding. Store tightly covered in the fridge; it will keep well for about 3–4 days.