Strawberry Pretzel Salad
A delightful dessert combining a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cheese layer, and a fruity strawberry topping.
Ingredients
Crust
- 295 g pretzels (crushed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping (thawed)
Jello Layer
- 6 oz strawberry jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Melt butter, mix with sugar and pretzels, then press into the dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth, fold in whipped topping, and refrigerate.
- Dissolve jello in boiling water, add cold water and strawberries, then refrigerate until slightly thickened.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled crust, chill for 30 minutes, then add jello layer.
Notes
For best results, chill layers thoroughly before assembling.