Delicious and Refreshing Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Indulge in this classic and delightful old-fashioned strawberry pretzel salad. This recipe combines a sweet and salty pretzel crust, a creamy cheesecake-like filling, and a burst of strawberry goodness. The perfect balance of flavors and textures makes it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed pretzels
• 3/4 cup melted butter
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 (6 oz) package strawberry flavored gelatin
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Mix well until the mixture resembles wet sand.
3. Press the pretzel mixture onto the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool completely.
4. In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Fold in the thawed whipped topping until well combined.
5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the boiling water and strawberry flavored gelatin. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes.
7. Gently stir in the sliced strawberries into the gelatin mixture. Make sure the strawberries are well coated.
8. Pour the gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer, making sure the strawberries are evenly distributed.
9. Refrigerate the strawberry pretzel salad for at least 4 hours or until set.
10. Before serving, cut into squares or scoop it out. You can garnish with additional strawberries or whipped topping if desired. Enjoy!

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