Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a crowd-pleasing layered dessert with a crunchy-salty pretzel crust, a sweet cream cheese filling, and a vibrant strawberry gelatin topping loaded with fresh strawberries. This classic treat balances sweet and salty flavors with creamy and fruity textures — perfect for summer or holidays!

Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)

Chill Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

Servings: 12

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Ingredients:

Pretzel Crust:

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 tbsp granulated sugar

Cream Cheese Filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
8 oz whipped topping, thawed

Strawberry Gelatin Layer:

6 oz strawberry Jell-O
2 cups boiling water
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust, sealing edges to prevent Jell-O from leaking. Chill while preparing the next layer.
Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Let cool slightly (about 10–15 minutes), then stir in sliced strawberries.
Carefully pour Jell-O mixture over cream layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.

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