Simple Strawberry Pretzel Salad
A delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and vibrant strawberry topping.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 2 cups Crushed Pretzels Should resemble coarse crumbs.
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar To sweeten the crust.
Filling Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened at room temperature.
- 1 cup Cool Whip For lightness and fluffiness.
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar To sweeten the cream cheese mixture.
Topping Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Sliced.
- 1 package Strawberry Gelatin For glossy topping.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until coated and crumbly. Press into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are slightly brown. Let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then fold in Cool Whip.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Prepare strawberry gelatin according to package instructions and let cool slightly.
- Fold sliced strawberries into the gelatin mixture.
- Pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours until set.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.