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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

The ultimate comfort food, Strawberry Pretzel Salad combines salty pretzels and sweet strawberries with a creamy filling. This easy dessert is perfect for any occasion, making it a must-try for your next gathering!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crushed thin salted pretzels
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 8-ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 6-ounce package strawberry Jello-O
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups thinly sliced fresh strawberries

Equipment

  • Hand-held electric mixer
  • 9×13-inch pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together crushed pretzels, butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Press into a lightly greased 9X13-inch pan. Bake for 8 minutes and cool completely.
  3. Use an electric mixer to beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping using a rubber spatula. Spread over cooled pretzel crust being sure cream cheese mixture completely covers and seals the crust. This will help keep the jello layer from seeping down.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (can be refrigerated overnight at this point).
  5. In a bowl, whisk together jello and boiling water until jello is completely dissolved. Add the strawberries. Refrigerate for 5 minutes and then pour on top of cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until firm.

Notes

Will keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.