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Creamy Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with Crunchy Crust

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A no-bake dessert featuring a salty crunchy pretzel crust, a smooth cream cheese layer, and a fresh strawberry gelatin topping. Perfect for gatherings and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups crushed crunchy pretzels
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 cups whipped topping (cool whip or homemade whipped cream)
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin powder
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup cold water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until evenly moistened.
  2. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove and let cool completely.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Gradually add sifted powdered sugar and beat until no lumps remain.
  4. Fold in whipped topping gently with a spatula. Spread evenly over the cooled pretzel crust. Refrigerate while preparing gelatin.
  5. Dissolve strawberry gelatin powder in boiling water. Stir until dissolved. Add cold water and mix well. Let cool to room temperature but not set (about 15 minutes).
  6. Spread sliced strawberries evenly over the creamy layer. Pour cooled gelatin mixture slowly over the strawberries.
  7. Chill the entire dish in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight until gelatin is firm.
  8. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

Do not skip baking the crust to avoid sogginess. Beat cream cheese thoroughly for smooth texture. Fold whipped topping gently to keep airy texture. Cool gelatin before pouring to prevent melting layers. Chill overnight for best results. Use fresh strawberries for best texture; frozen can be used if thawed and drained well.

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