Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pretzel Salad
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 45 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    754

A delightful dance of sweet and salty, this Strawberry Pretzel Salad boasts a buttery pretzel crust, a creamy, dreamy filling, and a shimmering strawberry gelatin topping. It's a retro classic, reimagined for modern palates.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    65 g
  • Cholesterol
    61 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    19 g
  • Sodium
    603 mg
  • Sugar
    46 g
  • Fat
    28 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Stir in the crushed pretzels until well combined. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Press the pretzel mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 12 mins Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and set. (12 minutes)

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Recipe View 30 mins Remove from oven and let cool completely. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins In a separate medium bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in the boiling water, stirring until clear. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Gently stir in the chilled sliced strawberries. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 40 mins Refrigerate until the gelatin is partially thickened but not fully set. (30-45 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring it seals the edges. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 30 mins Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set the cream cheese layer. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Once the cream cheese layer is firm and the strawberry gelatin is partially thickened, carefully pour the gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 4 hrs Return to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the gelatin is completely set. (240 minutes)

For a nuttier flavor, try using brown butter in the pretzel crust. Simply melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, cooking until the solids turn brown and the butter has a nutty aroma. Let it cool slightly before mixing with the brown sugar and pretzels.
If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen sliced strawberries. Be sure to thaw them completely and drain off any excess liquid before adding them to the gelatin.
To prevent the pretzel crust from becoming soggy, you can brush it with a thin layer of melted white chocolate after it has cooled completely. This will create a moisture barrier.
For a festive touch, garnish the finished salad with fresh mint sprigs or additional sliced strawberries.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 251 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Doris Ruecker

    I substituted the strawberry gelatin with raspberry and it was equally delicious! This recipe is very versatile.

  • Irma Reilly

    I've made this for potlucks and it's always a hit. Everyone asks for the recipe!

  • Janick Weber

    This recipe is amazing! My family devoured it in one sitting. The pretzel crust is the perfect balance to the sweet filling and strawberry topping.

  • Scot Torpernser

    The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me. Thank you!

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