Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is always a hit at parties. It’s dangerously good! The combination of sweet, salty and tart make it irresistible. This layered strawberry pretzel dessert is loved by adults and kids.

Jello recipes are the perfect potluck dessert because they keep well and are easy to make which is why this Strawberry Pretzel salad is so popular during the holidays. Our jello cake and classic raspberry pretzel jello are also reader favorites this time of year.

There is a massive debate on Facebook as to why this is called a “salad” and it really is a passionate debate (very entertaining to read). can a pretzel jello salad be a salad? I just want to put it out there that I did NOT name this dish. So, what do you think: Salad? or Dessert?

Cool Whip provides the best results because it doesn’t soften the pretzels and keeps better overnight. You may substitute with more natural version like “True Whip“.

If using whipped cream (by beating 1 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff and fluffy) and although this substitution tastes good, it softens the pretzel crust so the crust isn’t as crisp. If using whipped cream, add 2/3 cup sugar to the cream cheese to reach the same sweetness and refrigerate the cream portion for 45 minutes for it to set better.

Use small, SALTED pretzels (either sticks or traditional pretzel twists). Salted hard pretzels add the salty element which is surprising but so good. Smaller pretzels are easier to crush and measure.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

This strawberry pretzel salad is easy to assemble and is always a hit at parties. The combination of sweet, salty and tart make it irresistible.

Prep: 20min

Total: 30min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 338 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 354 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 6 oz strawberry Jell-O
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 1/2 cups salted pretzels ((measured before crushing))
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 8 oz package cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 8 oz cool whip (thawed in the fridge)
• 1 lb fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)

Instruction:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Combine strawberry Jell-O with 2 cups boiling water and stir until completely dissolved. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
2. Crush 2 1/2 cups pretzels in a sturdy ziploc bag, using a rolling pin.
3. In a medium sauce pan, melt 8 Tbsp butter then add 1/4 cup sugar and stir. Mix in crushed pretzels. Transfer to a 13×9 glass casserole dish, pressing the pretzel mix evenly over the bottom of the dish and bake for 10 min at 350°F, then cool to room temp.
4. When pretzels have cooled, use an electric hand mixer to beat 8 oz cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar on med/high speed until fluffy and white. Fold in 8 oz Cool Whip until no streaks of cream cheese remain. Spread mixture over cooled pretzels, spreading to the edges of the dish to create a tight seal. Refrigerate 30 min.
5. Hull and slice 1 lb strawberries then stir into your room temperature jello. Pour and spread strawberry jello mixture evenly over your cooled cream cheese layer and refrigerate until jello is set (2-4 hours).

Strawberry-Pretzel Salad

This phenomenal berry dish is a great option if you need a sweet treat and your oven is already full of tasty dishes. The irresistible blend of creamy, crunchy, sweet and salty makes it a hit for any season and occasion. With a little prep and refrigeration time, you’ll be enjoying your Strawberry Pretzel Salad as the perfect after-meal dessert.

Prep: 20min

Total: 6h40min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 480 , Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 4 1/2 , Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, servingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 53 g, Trans Fat 1/2 g

Ingredients:

• 2 packages (4-serving size each) Jell-O® strawberry-flavored gelatin
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 boxes (16 oz each) frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed
• 2 cups pretzels, crushed
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar

Instruction:

1. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in strawberries; refrigerate until partially set, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
2. Heat oven to 350° F. In medium bowl, mix Crust ingredients. Press into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on cooling rack.
3. In medium bowl, beat Filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread over cooled crust. Cover and refrigerate until cool and gelatin topping in bowl is partially set.
4. Carefully spoon gelatin topping over filling. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or until firm. To serve, cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe – Best Party Dessert!