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Easy Layered Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

This easy strawberry pretzel salad has buttery pretzel crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberry topping for the perfect sweet-and-salty dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pretzel Crust:
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3/4 cup salted butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
For the Strawberry Layer:
  • 6 ounces strawberry gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries sliced

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until combined.
  2. Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Fold in whipped topping until fully combined.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, sealing it to the edges of the dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Let cool for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Stir sliced strawberries into the cooled gelatin mixture.
  7. Carefully pour the strawberry layer over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set before slicing and serving.

Notes

This dessert is best made ahead and chilled overnight. Make sure the crust is fully cooled before adding the cream layer to prevent melting. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Fresh strawberries work best for texture and flavor.