Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe
Craving a nostalgic treat? Try Strawberry Pretzel Salad – the ultimate easy dessert! This jello salad nails the sweet and salty combo, perfect for holidays or a delicious strawberry jello dessert. Bonus: Fresh or frozen strawberries for added convenience!
Ingredients
- 2 cups pretzels (crushed)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 8 oz cool whip
- 6 oz strawberry Jell-O
- 10 oz frozen strawberries (sliced)
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Turn off the heat, add the crushed pretzels, and stir until completely coated.
- Add the pretzels to the bottom of a 13 x 9 baking dish and press it down with a spoon—Bake for 5 minutes. Then, let cool to room temperature.
- While pretzels are cooling., addcream cheese, sugar, and cool whip to a large bowl. Whip together with an electric hand mixer. Then, spread evenly over the top of the pretzel very carefully. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil the water and add the Jell-O mix. Stir until well combined. Let cool to room temperature. Then, mix in sliced strawberries and pour over the top of the Jell-O salad. Refrigerate for 2 hours until Jell-O is completely set.
Notes
- For optimal results, it is recommended to use small pretzels that have been salted, whether they are in stick form or the traditional pretzel twist shape. The saltiness of the hard pretzels adds an unexpected yet delightful element to the dish.
- To ensure accurate measurements, it is recommended first to crush the tiny, salted pretzels and then measure the desired amount.
- The recipe calls for frozen strawberries, but fresh strawberries can also be used.
- To make removing the dish from the pan more accessible, you can line it with parchment paper. This will prevent the food from sticking to the pan and allow for a smooth and easy release.
Nutrition
Calories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 308mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 644IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.
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