Sensational Strawberry Pretzel Salad
This sweet and salty dessert is perfect for a potluck!
This Jello salad recipe is great for both parties and potlucks. The fact that this Sensational Strawberry Pretzel Salad is made in a casserole dish makes it easy to transport, while the luscious combination of fruit, salty pretzels, and sweet cream cheese makes it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Anyone who loves strawberry cheesecake is sure to love this sweet take on the traditional dessert. This sweet summer salad recipe is sure to be a family favorite for years to come.
Pairing pretzels with strawberry gelatin may not seem like a natural combination, but the combination of salty and sweet is out-of-this-world. We recommend bringing this Sensational Strawberry Pretzel Salad with you to your next church supper or on your next picnic. This simple strawberry recipe is great for special occasions because it can made ahead of time and left to chill until you are ready to serve it.
Preparation Time30 min
Chilling Time2 hr
Cooking Vessel Size8 x 8-inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1 1/4 cup sugar, divided use
- 2 cup crushed pretzels
- 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese
- 1 cup whipping cream, whipped and sweetened (or 8 ounces of Cool Whip)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 (6-ounce) package of strawberry Jello
- 1 (10-ounce) package of frozen strawberries and juice (defrost for 2 hours prior to use)
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Combine the butter, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and the crushed pretzels. Press into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
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Mix the cream cheese, whipped cream, and 1 cup sugar at room temperature. Spread over cooled crust.
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Mix the boiling water, Jello, and defrosted strawberries. Pour on top of cream cheese mixture and refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
About 5 ounces of drained, crushed pineapple can be added to the Jello mixture if desired.