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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a classic Southern dessert with a salty-sweet pretzel crust, creamy cheesecake-like filling, and a strawberry Jell-O topping with fresh strawberries. It’s perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and holidays.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry Jell-O
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen strawberries, sliced (or 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until well combined. Spread the mixture evenly over the cooled crust, making sure to seal the edges to prevent the Jell-O from seeping through. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jell-O in 2 cups boiling water. Stir in the sliced strawberries. Let the mixture cool to room temperature but not set. Carefully pour over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, or until the Jell-O layer is fully set. Slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese layer is sealed to the edges of the pan to prevent the Jell-O from leaking into the crust.
  • Chill each layer as directed for best results.
  • You can use fresh or frozen strawberries. If using frozen, thaw them first.

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