Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

By: Susan Saunders 
"A cool strawberry gelatin salad with a cream cheese middle and pretzel crust."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (152)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 520 | Total Fat: 28.2g | Cholesterol: 61mg 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 Dec. 14, 2006 by Jenny   view full review
My family has been making this salad for years and we've learned a few tricks I thought I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by JAMIEKAYE   view full review
Great recipe!!! Whenever I make it I bring several copies of the recipe because people ALWAYS...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2006 by Loves to Cook   view full review
My cousin-in-law made this for Christmas two years ago. I couldn't get enough of it, and she...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2003 by Joelen   view full review
Good recipe - it tasted similar to a "Banana Split Cake." ***Tip: crush pretzels in a deep...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by FARRISHOUSEHOLD   view full review
Very good, however, really ensure you do have your cream cheese/whipped topping layer sealed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by AMYB1217   view full review
The margarine & brown sugar should be melted before adding to the crushed pretzels, otherwise...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2004 by ANNIEPENDLETON   view full review
This recipe was excellent! I made it for our daugther's first birthday as part of the menu,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2005 by NOCHERIE   view full review
Turned out great! Didn't overcook crust, didn't use light cool whip, and made sure edges were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by KYLACLEERE   view full review
I had this at a party several times and now I have the receipe. This is a dessert and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2005 by TRISH0041   view full review
this was a great success,it was easy, and comes out delicious. Just leave yourself enough time...

 

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