Here’s a full, detailed recipe for Strawberry Pretzel Salad—a classic sweet and salty dessert that’s always a hit at potlucks, holidays, and family gatherings.
🍓 Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe
This vintage dessert is famous for its three irresistible layers: a crunchy buttery pretzel crust, a smooth sweetened cream cheese filling, and a glossy strawberry Jell-O topping with fresh strawberries. The salty-sweet contrast makes every bite addictive!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Pretzel Crust
2 ½ cups crushed pretzels (small salted twists work best)
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Cream Cheese Layer
8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
For the Strawberry Topping
6 oz package strawberry-flavored gelatin (Jell-O)
2 cups boiling water
2 cups cold water (or ice cubes for quick set)
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (or use frozen, thawed and drained)
🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions
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