Judy's Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe
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Judy's Strawberry Pretzel Salad

By: Tom Quinlin 
"This three layer salad includes a pretzel crust, cream cheese center, and strawberry top."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (819)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together the pretzels, 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together the gelatin mix and boiling water. Mix in frozen strawberries, and stir until thawed. Pour over cream cheese mixture in pan. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 371 | Total Fat: 22.3g | Cholesterol: 54mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by Lynde   view full review
This is always a hit! Tips I live by to make this turn out every time. 1) DON'T bake the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2004 by KRISTIN41   view full review
I have made this a few times now with perfect results. I read the reviews prior to making it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2005 by KIMBERLYP   view full review
This was really good! I added some vanilla (1/2 tsp) to the cream cheese layer. I also think...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by Crystal S Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is definitely a 5 star recipe that has been around for years. If it was not offered...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2004 by ERWILF   view full review
Delicious! This a a great dessert! Two suggestions: 1) do not bake the crust any longer than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2003 by awesome in tummy   view full review
I have been making this for at least 15 years and everyone fights over it. They want to get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2003 by JILL ENABNIT   view full review
I've made this several times for work potlucks. I would make it the night before and it always...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2007 by Megan   view full review
This was indeed quite good. I made it precisely as the directions say, including all frozen...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2005 by Nancy F   view full review
I made this for thanksgiving and it was one of the first dishes to go. The only change I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by ELLIS917   view full review
Loved this! Baked my crust a little longer so it would be good and crispy. The first time I...

 

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