My aunt brought this to our family BBQ once and it was gone in 10 minutes. Sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy — Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a retro classic that never goes out of style. It’s technically a dessert, but don’t be surprised if someone eats it before the burgers 😄🍓
🍓🥨 Strawberry Pretzel Salad 🍰💕
Ingredients:
2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 tbsp granulated sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
6 oz strawberry gelatin (Jell-O)
2 cups boiling water
16 oz frozen sliced strawberries (or fresh if in season)
🚨Instructions:
🥨 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tbsp sugar in a bowl. Press into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
🔥 Bake the pretzel crust for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
🧁 In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over the cooled crust, sealing to the edges.
🍓 Dissolve gelatin in boiling water, then stir in strawberries. Chill until slightly thickened (about 30-45 minutes).
💦 Pour gelatin mixture over cream layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until fully set.
🎉 Slice, serve, and try not to eat the whole tray yourself. Enjoy!
This nostalgic dessert brings the best of all worlds — salty pretzel crunch, fluffy creaminess, and that perfect strawberry jello shimmer! 💖🌟
Rating: ★★★★★
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: ~320 per serving
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