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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Delicious Strawberry Pretzel Salad: A No-Bake Delight

This Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines sweet, salty, and creamy flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 6 cups Crushed Salted Pretzels Provides the salty base and crunchy texture.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness to the crust.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the pretzel layer.
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Must be softened for easy mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cream cheese layer.
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip Can be substituted with whipped cream.
For the Jell-O Layer
  • 6 ounces Strawberry Jell-O Provides sweetness and vibrant color.
  • 2 cups Boiling Water Helps dissolve the Jell-O completely.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Offers natural sweetness and beautiful presentation.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Food Processor
  • 13x9 glass dish
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry Jell-O with boiling water. Stir until dissolved and let cool.
  2. Crush the salted pretzels, then mix with granulated sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 13x9 glass dish and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
  3. Beat the softened cream cheese with sugar until light and fluffy. Fold in Cool Whip and spread over the cooled pretzel crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Hull and slice fresh strawberries. Mix the sliced strawberries into the cooled Jell-O, then pour it over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours until set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve chilled for the best flavor and texture. Best consumed within 24 hours for maximum freshness.

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