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Easy Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

Easy Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

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A delightful and easy-to-make dessert, this Strawberry Pretzel Salad combines the salty crunch of pretzels with a creamy, sweet filling and fresh strawberries. Perfect for a summer gathering or potluck, this dessert is sure to impress!

Ingredients

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For the Strawberry Jello Layer:

  • 1 (6 ounces) pack of strawberry jello mix
  • 2 cups of boiling water

For the Pretzel Crust:

  • 2 cups of crushed pretzel
  • 1/2 cup of finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup of melted butter
  • 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp of granulated sugar, divided

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

  • 1 (8 ounces) block of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (8 ounces) tub of Cool Whip
  • 1 1/2 pounds of fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced thinly

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Dissolve the strawberry jello in boiling water and set aside to cool.
  2. Step 2: Mix pretzels, pecans, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Fold in Cool Whip. Dice strawberries and mix with reserved ones.
  4. Step 4: Spread cream cheese mixture over the pretzel crust. Top with strawberries and pour cooled jello over. Chill for 2-3 hours before serving.

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Keywords: Strawberry Pretzel Salad, Dessert, Summer Recipe, Potluck Recipe