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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Delightful Strawberry Pretzel Salad: A No-Bake Summer Classic

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a delightful no-bake dessert combining sweet and salty flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Pretzels, crushed Use smaller, salted pretzels.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted.
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping, thawed Cool Whip works best.
For the Jell-O Topping
  • 6 oz Strawberry Jell-O Package.
  • Boiling Water For dissolving Jell-O.
  • 1 lb Strawberries, sliced Fresh.

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine a 6 oz package of Strawberry Jell-O with 2 cups of boiling water and stir until dissolved. Let cool for about 20 minutes.
  3. Melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter, stir in ¼ cup of sugar, then mix with 2 cups of crushed pretzels. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool completely in the pan.
  5. Blend 8 oz of softened cream cheese with ½ cup of sugar until creamy. Fold in 8 oz of thawed whipped topping.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  7. Mix 1 lb of sliced strawberries with the cooled Jell-O mixture, then pour over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill overnight and keep covered to maintain freshness.

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