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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

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"A cool strawberry gelatin salad with a cream cheese middle and pretzel crust."
Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 156 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 3 cups strawberries, chilled
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Cream butter or margarine with the brown sugar. Mix in the pretzels and pat mixture into the bottom of one 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water and stir in the strawberries. Chill until partially thickened.
  4. In a small bowl beat the cream cheese and white sugar together until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream. Spread mixture over the top of the cooled crust, making sure to seal the edges. Chill then pour the gelatin mixture over he cream cheese layer. Chill until firm.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 14, 2006 by Jenny 
My family has been making this salad for years and we've learned a few tricks I thought I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2003 by JAMIEKAYE 
Great recipe!!! Whenever I make it I bring several copies of the recipe because people ALWAYS... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 9, 2006 by Loves to Cook 
My cousin-in-law made this for Christmas two years ago. I couldn't get enough of it, and she... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 24, 2003 by JoelenTan 
Good recipe - it tasted similar to a "Banana Split Cake." ***Tip: crush pretzels in a deep... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 23, 2003 by AMYB1217 
The margarine & brown sugar should be melted before adding to the crushed pretzels, otherwise... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2003 by FARRISHOUSEHOLD 
Very good, however, really ensure you do have your cream cheese/whipped topping layer sealed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 24, 2004 by ANNIEPENDLETON 
This recipe was excellent! I made it for our daugther's first birthday as part of the menu,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 27, 2005 by NOCHERIE 
Turned out great! Didn't overcook crust, didn't use light cool whip, and made sure edges were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 11, 2003 by KYLACLEERE 
I had this at a party several times and now I have the receipe. This is a dessert and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 12, 2005 by TRISH0041 
this was a great success,it was easy, and comes out delicious. Just leave yourself enough time... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 519

  • Total Fat: 28.2g
  • Cholesterol: 62mg
  • Sodium: 615mg
  • Total Carbs: 64.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.7g
  • Protein: 5.8g

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