Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

By: BETILDA 
"It is a dessert, but isn't too sweet, nor too salty. It is really pretty when you put it in a clear ovenproof dish."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (226)

Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 9x13 inch baking dish
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
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  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
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  • 2 (3 ounce) packages 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. Stir together crushed pretzels, melted butter and 3 tablespoons sugar; mix well and press mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until set. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a large mixing bowl cream together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture onto cooled crust.
  5. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in still frozen strawberries and allow to set briefly. When mixture is about the consistency of egg whites, pour and spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 424 | Total Fat: 23.3g | Cholesterol: 51mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2006 by IMVINTAGE   view full review
My aunt has been making this recipe for years & has given me a few pointers....as Hollyfae...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by Leslie   view full review
A hit every time I make it! Do not try to substitute low fat cream cheese or cool whip... the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by JENNA EVERHART   view full review
I love this recipe but found it much better if after the jello is all disolved I add 4 ice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2002 by NBONO   view full review
I wasn't sure how fine to crush the pretzels...I opted for somewhere around coarse, but it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2005 by HOLLYFAE   view full review
Love this recipe & I get requests for it all the time. Make sure to spread the cream cheese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2008 by Sarah Jo   view full review
This was really fun to make. I only added just a little vanilla to the cream cheese/whipped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by FOR THE BOYS   view full review
Also good with Raspberry gelatin and use frozen raspberries....not in juice, just frozen. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by ICYBLUEROSE   view full review
This is a great recipe, it turned out perfect. A word to the wise, however--I needed my 9x13"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by Katie H.   view full review
I followed this recipe exactly, except that I mixed up the jello, boiling water and frozen...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2005 by GINAH1   view full review
This is awesome-I served it at a party recently and everyone loved it. I would recommend...

 

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