Description
A delightful Southern classic dessert that combines the salty crunch of pretzels with the sweetness of strawberries and a creamy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 2 cups strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the sliced strawberries.
- Pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, allow the salad to chill overnight.
- Feel free to substitute other fruits like raspberries or blueberries.
- Ensure the pretzel crust is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese layer to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg