Raspberry Pretzel Salad
The Famous Raspberry Pretzel Salad is a classic sweet and savory dessert or side salad that everyone goes wild over. Plump raspberries, creamy whipped topping and a crunchy caramelized pretzel layered together making this a real treat!
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 (6-ounce) instant raspberry gelatin dessert box
- 2 ½ cups pretzels crushed
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¾ cup butter unsalted, melted
- 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) Cool Whip container of
- 1 (16-ounce) raspberries sliced, or 1 (10-ounce) package frozen raspberries, fresh, container of
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring 2 cups water to a boil and whisk in 1 (6-ounce) box instant raspberry jello. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 ½ cups crushed pretzels, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and ¾ cup unsalted melted butter. Press into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Bake for 8 minutes and remove from oven. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, add 1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar. Using an electric hand mixer, blend together until creamy. Fold in 1 (8-ounce) container of Cool Whip.
- Spread the mixture over the top of the pretzel crust completely to the edges so the jello doesn't leak through.
- Pour the cooled jello mixture over the cream cheese layer. Add 1 (16-ounce) container of fresh raspberries on top and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 609IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.