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Easy Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

This classic strawberry pretzel salad recipe layers crunchy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and jiggly strawberry Jell-O for the ultimate no-bake potluck dessert. Sweet-tangy perfection with salty contrast that's a Midwestern crowd-pleaser you'll crave year-round.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • FOR THE CRUST:
  • 2 cups (7 oz) pretzels, crushed
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • FOR THE FILLING:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed (or 2 cups heavy cream, whipped)
  • FOR THE TOPPING:
  • 6 oz strawberry Jell-O
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 16 oz frozen strawberries, slightly thawed

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Food processor or rolling pin
  • Electric mixer
  • Offset spatula

Method
 

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  2. 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Crush pretzels, mix with butter and sugar, press into 9x13 dish. Bake 8-10 min, cool fully.
  3. 2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy, fold in Cool Whip. Spread over crust, chill 30 min.
  4. 3. Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water, stir in strawberries, cool to room temp.
  5. 4. Pour over filling, chill 4+ hours. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 350 | Carbohydrates: 48 | Protein: 4 | Fat: 18 | Fiber: 1 | Sugar: 35

Notes

STORAGE: Refrigerate covered up to 5 days. Freeze slices up to 2 months, thaw in fridge.
MAKE AHEAD: Assemble crust/filling day before, add topping morning-of.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Sugar-free Jell-O, Neufchâtel cheese, gluten-free pretzels.
PRO TIPS: Cool crust fully to avoid sogginess. Use frozen strawberries for perfect set. Chill overnight for best texture.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Cut into squares, serve chilled with whipped cream dollop. Pairs with BBQ chicken or fruit salads.
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