Strawberry Pretzel Salad
A classic, no-bake dessert featuring a salty pretzel crust, a creamy cream cheese filling, and a sweet strawberry topping. Perfect for potlucks and holidays!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Pretzel Crust
- 2.5 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup melted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
Strawberry Topping
- 3 ounces strawberry gelatin mix
- 2 cups boiling water
- 10 ounces frozen strawberries do not thaw
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 0.5 cup granulated sugar. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 0.5 cup granulated sugar, and whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin mix in the boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved. Add the frozen strawberries and stir to combine. Let this mixture sit at room temperature until it begins to thicken slightly (about 30 minutes).
- Carefully pour the thickened strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the topping is set.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
This is a fantastic dessert for any occasion and can be made ahead of time. Ensure all layers are properly chilled for the best texture.