Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe
My refreshing Strawberry Pretzel Salad is an excellent make-ahead dessert for potlucks! This simple 3-layer dessert has lovely flavors and textures.
Servings 16 servings
Calories 259kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 pan
- Hand or stand mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed pretzels (160g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided (200g)
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted (113g)
- 1 (8-ounce/226g) package cream cheese room temperature
- 1 (8-ounce/226g) container frozen whipped topping thawed
- 1 (6-ounce/176g) package strawberry Jell-O
- 2½ cups boiling water (600mL)
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (450g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the pretzels and ⅓ cup (66g) sugar. Pour the butter over top and stir to combine. Place the mixture in a 9x13-inch baking dish and press with a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup to make an even layer.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until fragrant. Set on a wire rack for about 45 minutes to cool completely.
- Once the crust is cool, place the cream cheese and ⅔ cup (133g) granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat on high speed with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes until very smooth. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Fold in the thawed whipped topping. Spread the mixture into an even layer over the cooled crust. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
- While the cheesecake layer chills, in a large bowl, combine the Jell-O and the boiling water. Whisk by hand for 1 to 2 minutes until the Jell-O is fully dissolved. Set aside to cool to room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, hull the strawberries and slice them into ¼-inch thick pieces.
- Once the cream cheese filling has cooled for 1 hour, carefully lay the strawberries over top of it, overlapping them slightly. Slowly pour the cooled Jell-O mixture over the strawberries. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours until the Jell-O is firmly set. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For clean, neat slices, run a sharp knife under hot water and wipe it dry before slicing. Wipe off the knife between cuts and run it under hot water occasionally if slicing several pieces.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream if you want! It’s an easy way to elevate the dessert, too. You can pipe a dollop on top or simply spoon one on top of each serving. Add a fresh strawberry slice or a pretzel to garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg