Strawberry Pretzel Salad

This Strawberry Pretzel Salad recipe combines a buttery pretzel crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and sweet strawberry Jello topping. An easy make-ahead dessert that's perfect for potlucks, holidays, and summer gatherings.

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword strawberry pretzel salad

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 2 30

Servings

Calories 350kcal

Author Jesseca

Ingredients

Curst

2 cups crushed pretzels
¾ cup melted butter
3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Cream Cheese Layer

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup granulated sugar
8 ounces whipped topping thawed

Strawberry Layer

2 cups boiling water
2 3-ounce packages strawberry gelatin
16 ounces frozen sliced strawberries

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Stir together the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar until evenly combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and remaining 1 cup sugar for 2 minutes, or until light and creamy.
Fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, making sure to seal the filling all the way to the edges of the pan.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the boiling water and strawberry gelatin until dissolved.
Stir in the frozen strawberries and let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it begins to slightly thicken.
Carefully spoon or pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, or until fully set.
Slice and serve chilled.

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Notes

Be sure the crust is completely cool before adding the cream cheese layer.
Spread the cream cheese mixture all the way to the edges of the pan to prevent the strawberry layer from seeping into the crust.
Frozen strawberries are the traditional choice and help the gelatin mixture cool more quickly.
For the cleanest slices, make this dessert the day before serving.

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