Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of Strawberry Pretzel Salad, a refreshing dessert that beautifully balances sweet and salty flavors. This no-bake treat features a crunchy pretzel crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, and vibrant strawberries topped with a luscious Jell-O layer. Ideal for gatherings like potlucks or picnics, this crowd-pleaser is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to suit any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can impress your guests with this colorful dessert that leaves everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz strawberry Jell-O mix
- 2 cups boiling water
- 16 oz strawberries (hulled & sliced)
- 2 ½ cups salted pretzels
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Jell-O layer by dissolving the strawberry Jell-O mix in boiling water and mixing in sliced strawberries. Refrigerate until slightly thickened (about 30 minutes).
- For the crust, crush pretzels and mix with melted unsalted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Blend softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and half of the Cool Whip until smooth; spread over the crust.
- Pour the thickened Jell-O mixture over the cream cheese layer and top with remaining Cool Whip.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg