No-Bake Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Indulge in the irresistible delight of No-Bake Strawberry Pretzel Salad, a perfect blend of crunchy pretzels, creamy cream cheese, and fresh strawberries. This layered dessert offers a unique salty-sweet experience that’s perfect for picnics, gatherings, or just a sweet treat to brighten your day. With its stunning presentation and refreshing flavors, it will quickly become a favorite at any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 6 oz strawberry Jell-O
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels with melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden. Allow cooling completely.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip until fully blended.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Dissolve strawberry Jell-O in boiling water as per package instructions and stir in sliced strawberries.
- Pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a twist, substitute strawberries with raspberries or blueberries. To make this dessert gluten-free, use gluten-free pretzels. Add layers of whipped cream for extra richness.