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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

The ultimate comfort food is here with Strawberry Pretzel Salad. This easy, no-bake treat combines a salty pretzel crust, a creamy filling, and fresh strawberries for a refreshing twist. Perfect for summer gatherings or any occasion, it's sure to impress your guests!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Desserts
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pretzels crushed fine
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 (6 oz pkg) strawberry jello
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 (16 oz) pkg frozen strawberries, slightly thawed and sliced in half
  • 1 (8 oz pkg) cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces cool whip (thawed) or 2 cups fresh whipped cream

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large Pot
  • Baking Sheet
  • Chef's Knife
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13 pan.
  2. Combine pretzels, brown sugar, and melted butter and press into prepared baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Dissolve the Jello in the boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes or until Jello is completely dissolved and then stir in the strawberries and chill. Refrigerate until partially set. If it is not set enough it will leak through your cream cheese layer and make your pretzels soggy.
  4. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in cool whip or fresh whipped cream. Spread over cooled crust make sure you spread completely to the edges to create a seal so your jello doesn’t leak through. Pour jello over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until serving.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for freshness.
  • Tip 2: Freezing is not recommended as it affects the texture.
  • Tip 3: Pair with vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast.
  • Tip 4: Experiment with different fruits for a twist.
  • Tip 5: Garnish with fresh berries or mint for an appealing look.