Description
A refreshing and delicious Strawberry Pretzel Dessert featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cream cheese layer, and a fruity strawberry topping.
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 package (6 oz) strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Crush the pretzels into small pieces and combine with melted butter and 3 tablespoons of sugar.
- Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy and well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring it reaches all edges.
- Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water, then add 2 cups of cold water and stir.
- Let the gelatin cool to room temperature but remain liquid.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries over the cream cheese layer and slowly pour the cooled gelatin over them.
- Refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours, preferably overnight, until the gelatin is completely firm.
- Cut into squares using a sharp knife and wipe the knife between cuts for neat slices.
Notes
- Add a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
- Garnish with fresh strawberry slices.
- Serve chilled at potlucks, picnics, holiday dinners, or summer gatherings.
- Cool the crust completely before adding the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the cream cheese layer all the way to the sides of the dish to seal the edges.
- Let the gelatin cool before pouring it over the filling.
- Use firm, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Prepare the dessert the day before serving for the cleanest slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg