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Strawberry Pretzel Salad: Irresistible Southern No-Bake Treat

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a vibrant Southern no-bake dessert that combines salty pretzels with sweet creamy layers and juicy strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels Small salted pretzels
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted
  • ¼ cup sugar To sweeten the crust
Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened
  • ½ cup sugar To sweeten the mixture
  • 8 oz whipped topping Thawed
Topping
  • 6 oz strawberry Jello Package
  • boiling water To dissolve Jello
  • 1 lb sliced strawberries Fresh or properly drained frozen

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a mixing bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jell-O in 2 cups of boiling water.
  3. Melt the butter in a saucepan, then mix in the sugar and crushed pretzels.
  4. Press the pretzel mixture into the baking pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then fold in whipped topping.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
  7. Mix the cooled Jell-O with the sliced strawberries, then pour over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until the Jell-O is set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cool the Jell-O before mixing with strawberries. Ensure proper chilling for best texture.

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