Sweet and Salty Strawberry Pretzel Salad You'll Adore

This Strawberry Pretzel Salad beautifully combines sweet and salty flavors, making it perfect for potlucks.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 3

Total Time 3 40

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Crust

2 cups Crushed Pretzels Small salted pretzels work best.
½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
¼ cup Sugar

For the Cream Cheese Layer

8 oz Cream Cheese Softened and at room temperature.
½ cup Sugar
8 oz Whipped Topping Use store-bought for the best texture.

For the Strawberry Gelatin Layer

1 package Strawberry Jello 6 oz package.
2 cups Boiling Water
2 cups Fresh Strawberries Sliced.

Equipment

Mixing bowl
9x13 Baking Pan
Electric Mixer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar. Mix well and press into a 9x13 baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
Beat together softened cream cheese and ½ cup sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping gently. Spread over cooled crust and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Dissolve a 6 oz package of strawberry Jello in 2 cups of boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
Stir in sliced fresh strawberries into the cooled Jello mixture.
Pour strawberry Jello mixture over the cream cheese layer. Smooth the top and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until set.
Once set, cut into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill for at least 2-3 hours or overnight for best results. Press the crust firmly to keep it together.

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