Name: Classic Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
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

Classic Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

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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.

Interesting Facts

This dessert is known by many names, including Strawberry Pretzel Salad, Strawberry Pretzel Dessert, and Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad.

The combination of sweet strawberries, salty pretzels, and creamy filling makes this dish a unique and delicious treat.

While it's called a 'salad', this dish is actually a dessert that is popular at potlucks, parties, and family gatherings.