Strawberry Pretzel Salad (Retro Dessert): 3 Amazing Layers
A nostalgic dessert featuring a salty pretzel crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, and a sweet strawberry topping. This retro treat is a potluck favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups crushed pretzels
- 0.5 cup melted butter
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 3 oz strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup frozen strawberries, thawed and lightly mashed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
- Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water and mashed strawberries.
- Chill until slightly thickened, about 30-45 minutes.
- Pour strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
Notes
- For a saltier crust, use unsalted pretzels and add a pinch of salt to the crust mixture.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- Chill time may vary depending on your refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://savoryskies.com/strawberry-pretzel-salad-retro-dessert/
