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Classic Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

A close-up, sunlit slice of strawberry pretzel salad showing three distinct layers: pretzel crust, cream cheese filling, and bright red strawberry gelatin topping.
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Make this classic three-layer Strawberry Pretzel Salad, a perfect sweet and salty dessert for any potluck or gathering. It features a crunchy pretzel crust, a creamy center, and a bright strawberry Jell-O topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry Jell-O
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen strawberries, thawed and drained

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
  6. In a separate bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jell-O in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
  7. Gently stir the thawed, drained strawberries into the Jell-O mixture.
  8. Carefully pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  9. Refrigerate the salad for at least 4 hours, or until the Jell-O layer is fully set.
  10. Slice and serve this crowd pleasing dessert cold.

Notes

  • You can make this make ahead dessert the day before serving for easier party prep.
  • If you prefer a firmer Jell-O layer, use 3/4 cup less boiling water than directed on the package.
  • For a beautiful presentation, use fresh strawberries instead of frozen, slicing them thinly before layering them into the slightly cooled Jell-O mixture.

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