5 from 4 votes
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
This Strawberry Pretzel Salad recipe is a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors, perfect for any family gathering or summer party! With a creamy cheesecake-like layer and a tangy strawberry jello topping, it's no wonder this dessert salad is a family favorite!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
310 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups water boiling
- 2 ½ cups pretzels crushed; salted
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided
- ½ cup butter melted, salted
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 lb. strawberries washed, hulled, and sliced, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine the boiling water with the strawberry gelatin. Stir to dissolve completely, then set aside to cool.
- Combine crushed pretzels, ¼ cup of the granulated sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl. Stir well, then press into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Beat cream cheese and remaining ¾ cup sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Beat heavy cream in another bowl until thickened and medium peaks begin to form.
- Stir ½ of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Fold in remaining whipped cream.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the cooled pretzel crust, smoothing it all the way to the edges of the pan to create a seal so the liquid gelatin doesn't leak when added to the other ingredients. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set before adding jello layer.
- Add the sliced strawberries to the cooled jello, then carefully spoon over the cream cheese layer, spreading the sliced strawberries out to evenly cover everything. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours until completely set before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Store: Keep the dessert in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the dessert a day in advance, cover tightly, and keep refrigerated until serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
279mg
(12%)
Potassium
126mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
679IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 679IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.