Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Fresh fruit is hitting the market like crazy! I love baking with it, snacking on it, making fresh jams, and more. This recipe is a classic that has been around forever. Even though pretzels and strawberries don’t sound like a great combo, they are in this dish!

I love anything with strawberries, and this dish is great for a back yard bbq or a picnic! Grab some berries and whip this up for your next get together.

Crust

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons white sugar

Cream Layer

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Strawberry Layer

2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries or 2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Stir together crushed pretzels, melted butter and 3 tablespoons sugar; mix well and press mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until set. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl cream together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture onto cooled crust. Be sure to spread it to the edges to seal off the crust.
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in still frozen strawberries and allow to set briefly. When mixture is about the consistency of egg whites, pour and spread over cream cheese layer.
Refrigerate until set. Serve

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Tips

Gluten Free- Use Gluten Free Pretzels for the crust
Make sure you spread the cream center all the way to the edges to seal the crust from getting soggy.
Try making this with other fruits beside strawberries.

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Comments

Aubrey says:

May 7, 2011 at 8:28 am

This is BY FAR one of my favorite dishes! I have taken it to several functions and it is always a hit. People always ask for the recipe and request it again. ENJOY!

Aubrey says:

May 7, 2011 at 8:28 am

This is BY FAR one of my favorite dishes! I have taken it to several functions and it is always a hit. People always ask for the recipe and request it again. ENJOY!

angelforshort says:

May 7, 2011 at 11:18 am

White Trash Perfection! YUM-O!

angelforshort says:

May 7, 2011 at 11:18 am

White Trash Perfection! YUM-O!

Brian R says:

May 8, 2011 at 11:37 pm

Love this dish… I make it at least once a month during the summer.

Brian R says:

May 8, 2011 at 11:37 pm

Love this dish… I make it at least once a month during the summer.

Kayla says:

January 3, 2012 at 1:35 pm

This is my favorite dessert ! I make it for absolutely every event just be careful not to make the pretzels soft with the jello! But not matter what it’s amazing

jamie says:

January 15, 2012 at 6:10 pm

This is freakin awesome! I made it for dinner tonight.

Jen says:

January 16, 2012 at 10:18 pm

LOVE! But on the cream cheese layer I use powdered sugar instead of white sugar. And don’t get impatient and pour the jello layer too soon! it can get messy and make the pretzles soggy!

Laura says:

January 20, 2012 at 7:33 am

This is my family’s favorite food ever, I have to serve it at every important meal BUT, I will let you all in on a little secret that I don’t tell very many people: replace the water in the jello layer with 2 cups of pineapple juice. It adds a tang that sets this above all the rest. I never use water. Enjoy!

Tamara says:

January 22, 2012 at 10:19 pm

Hi I was wondering how long I can make this ahead of time? Or is it best to be eaten the same day?

- sharon says:
  
  January 28, 2013 at 6:46 am
  
  I have found that it needs to be made and eaten on the same day. If not, the pretzels get soggy and don’t have that wonderful crunch!
  
Diane says:

February 16, 2012 at 9:28 pm

I’ve always made this the night before so that the jello sets completely overnight in the fridge. I’ve never had any left over and have been making this for about 20 years.

Julie says:

February 17, 2012 at 5:32 am

Better with raspberries &/or blackberries!