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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Mix well until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 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.
- 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.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
- 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.
- Gently stir in the sliced strawberries into the gelatin mixture. Make sure the strawberries are well coated.
- Pour the gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer, making sure the strawberries are evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate the strawberry pretzel salad for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, cut into squares or scoop it out. You can garnish with additional strawberries or whipped topping if desired. Enjoy!
