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Cranberry Pretzel Salad

Cranberry Pretzel Salad: Your No-Bake Holiday Showstopper

Cranberry Pretzel Salad is a vibrant no-bake dessert with layers of crunchy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and sweet raspberry Jello.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Pretzel Minis or Pretzel Crumbles
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar reduce for less sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar light brown sugar is a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter use unsalted and add salt if desired
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar or granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese can substitute with Neufchâtel
  • 1 cup Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract can use vanilla extract instead
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice lime juice is a good substitute
For the Jello Layer
  • 2 cups Water for dissolving Jello
  • 1 box Raspberry Jello Powder can try other flavors
  • 1 cup Whole Cranberry Sauce or fresh/frozen cranberries

Equipment

  • Casserole Dish
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray or parchment paper.
  2. Crush pretzel minis in a food processor. Combine with sugars and melted butter, then press into the dish.
  3. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 1 hour to solidify.
  4. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, Cool Whip, almond extract, and lemon juice until smooth. Spread over the crust.
  5. Chill the cream cheese layer for at least 1 hour to set.
  6. Boil 2 cups of water, remove from heat, and dissolve Jello powder. Mix in cranberry sauce.
  7. Pour cooled Jello mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to set.
  9. Slice with a warm knife and serve chilled, optionally garnishing with whipped topping or cranberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the Jello to cool slightly before pouring it to keep layers distinct. Store in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.

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