Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and creamy with this classic Strawberry Pretzel Salad. This beloved dessert features a crunchy pretzel crust, a creamy cheesecake-like filling, and fresh strawberries all in one delightful dish. It's a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
- 6 oz strawberry jello mix
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 8 minutes. Let cool.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled pretzel crust.
- Dissolve strawberry jello mix in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Add sliced strawberries to the jello mix. Pour over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.