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    Strawberry Pretzel Salad

    Published: Apr 20, 2016 by Kristin 62 Comments

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    This Strawberry Pretzel Salad is always a hit at any get together! A pretzel crust, topped with a sweet cream cheese layer and strawberry topping!

    layers of pretzels, whipped topping, cream cheese, and strawberries combine into a flavorful dish

    Growing up, my mom had a specific jello recipe for each Holiday. At Christmas, she would make her layered jello, Thanksgiving is her blueberry cream cheese jello, and Easter is her strawberry pretzel salad. The strawberry pretzel salad was always one of my favorites because you get the sweetness from the cream cheese/jello, but also the saltiness from the crushed pretzels.

    Now that I am older and have a family of my own, it is fun watching my kids experience their favorites each Holiday! My daughter’s favorite is this jello, whereas my oldest son’s favorite is the Thanksgiving blueberry jello!!

    Check out these other family Holiday favorites:

    Thanksgiving Jello

    Layered Jello

    Bacardi Rum Cake

    Isn’t it fun that food dishes can be a tradition that is passed down each and every generation? I love thinking that some of the recipes I make today for my family, are ones that my kids may end up making for their family years down the road! Who knows, maybe this blog will be something they log into and search through for recipes, haha! Technology is a crazy thing, right?!

    strawberry jello, pretzels and a cream cheese mixture combined

    This is one of those dishes that is perfect for BBQ’s, side dishes, parties, or sweet treats! No need to wait for a Holiday to make this! If you like a salty/sweet combo, this is perfect for you!

    I don’t really know why the name has “salad” in the name as it most definitely is not your typical salad, but hey…if this is salad, sign me up, right?!

    Enjoy and be sure to let me know what you think in the comment section below if you give this a try!!

    Salty, Sweet, Creamy, and Flavorful! This Strawberry Pretzel Salad has it all! Enjoy for dessert or as a side dish option!

    creamy layers of strawberry, jello, and pretzels combined into a flavorful salad

    Ingredients Needed:

    Strawberry Jello

    Boiling Water

    Pretzels

    Sugar

    Unsalted Butter

    Cream Cheese

    Whipped Topping

    Strawberries


    sweet and salty combine in this strawberry pretzel salad

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a sweet and salty dish that is a crowd favorite! Print the recipe below and be sure to give it a try!

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    4.34 from 60 votes

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad

    This Strawberry Pretzel Salad is always a hit at any get together! A pretzel crust, topped with a sweet cream cheese layer and strawberry topping!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Dessert, Salad, Side Dish
    Keyword: jello, pretzels, salad, strawberry, strawberry pretzel salad
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 294kcal
    Author: The Cookin' Chicks

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • 9x13 baking pan
    • Electric Hand Mixer

    Ingredients

    • 6 oz Strawberry Jello
    • 2 cups Boiling water
    • 2 cups Pretzels, crushed
    • 1/4 cup Sugar
    • 8 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
    • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
    • 1/2 cup Sugar
    • 8 oz Whipped Topping, thawed
    • 1 lb Strawberries, sliced

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a medium bowl, combine the jello package and boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved and allow to cool to room temperature.
    • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and add in 1/4 cup sugar. Mix in crushed pretzels.
    • Transfer pretzel mixture to a 9 x 13 baking pan and use a fork to press mixture evenly on bottom of pan.
    • Place pan in oven for about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
    • While pretzel layer is cooling, mix together the cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar using a hand held mixer until combined.
    • Fold in the whipped topping.
    • Spread mixture evenly over cooled pretzels making sure to cover entire pan side to side.
    • Refrigerate pan for 30 minutes.
    • Mix sliced strawberries into room temperature jello mixture.
    • Pour jello over cream cheese layer evenly and place in refrigerator for about 2-3 hours, or until set up.
    • Serve and enjoy!!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg
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    strawberry pretzel salad perfect for any occasion

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