Strawberry Pretzel Salad – The Classic Dessert Made Easy
Sweet, salty, and creamy, this Strawberry Pretzel Salad is the classic dessert made easy, perfect for parties, potlucks, or any occasion.
Ingredients
Crust layer
- 2 1/2 cups salted pretzels, measured before crushing
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cream layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces halal-certified whipped topping, thawed in the fridge
Strawberry gelatin layer
- 6 ounces halal strawberry gelatin powder
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, then crush the pretzels in a sturdy zip-top bag with a rolling pin until they’re small but still have a little texture.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the sugar, then mix in the crushed pretzels, press evenly into a 13x9-inch glass dish, and bake for 10 minutes before cooling completely.
- Beat the cream cheese with sugar until fluffy, fold in the whipped topping until smooth, spread evenly over the cooled crust all the way to the edges to seal, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in boiling water, let it cool to room temperature, then stir in the sliced strawberries.
- Pour the strawberry mixture over the cream layer, spread evenly, and refrigerate until fully set, about 2 to 4 hours.