Pretzel Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Susan  PHOTO BY: JEWELS902 

"This is an easy and decorative three layer salad consisting of a pretzel crust, a cream cheese center and a strawberry gelatin topping. It's just plain delicious."
Pretzel Salad Recipe
PREP TIME  45 Min
COOK TIME  8 Min
READY IN  4 Hrs 53 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3/4 cup margarine, melted
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 4 1/2 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels, margarine and sugar.
  3. Press crushed pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven 8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  4. Blend together the cream cheese and sugar. Fold in whipped topping and spread evenly over cooled pretzel mixture.
  5. In a medium bowl, dissolve the strawberry flavored gelatin in boiling water. Mix in strawberries and set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
  6. Pour gelatin mixture over cream cheese mixture and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by ELLIS917 
This is a good dessert - the picture on this recipe is a little deceiving...it's not a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2004 by MOBELIA 
I had a similar recipe years ago and had lost it and missed it. When I found this I made it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2006 by TchrJrHi 
This is the best pretzel salad from this site. For some reason the ingredient measurements... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2006 by RAYANDLILI 
So delicious and easy. If you let each layer cool and sit completely (the crust, cream cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by Kristy 
I love this salty- sweet combination. I even made it low sugar using splenda & sugar free jello. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2005 by Michele Wiggen 
My family has made this recipe for years, except we use pinapple juice instead of water in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2004 by JENHARLESS 
MY FAMILY LOVES THIS RECIPE! WE MAKE IT FOR A DESSERT. IT CAN BE COMPLETELY MADE SUGAR AND FAT... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by DeLeon 
Excellent recipe, only make sure that you thaw the strawberries before adding to the jello... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2007 by grandma s 
try with black cherry jello and raspberries - the best!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2006 by PSHORT2 
a couple of years ago I attended a baby shower for a friend and the young lady's godmother had... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Pretzel Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 258

  • Total Fat: 13.4g
  • Cholesterol: 14mg
  • Sodium: 324mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 2.9g

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