Summer Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe Is the Best Kind of Salad Desserts Fruit

If you've been to a potluck or summer family gathering, you've probably tried this fun strawberry pretzel layered dessert recipe. The salty pretzels, sweet cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries make an irresistible combination, especially during the hot summer months. We're not sure why some call it a salad, but we're fine with whatever as long as we can eat it.

To make this layered strawberry pretzel salad dessert recipe you will need the following ingredients: butter, pretzels, granulated sugar, cream cheese and a tub of non-dairy whipped topping, fresh strawberries and strawberry flavored gelatin. Serve this refreshing summer strawberry salad for dessert or a sweet snack any time.

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Cuisine: American 
Prep Time: 15 minutes plus 4 hours to chill
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours and 23 minutes
Servings: 16

Ingredients

Crust

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 2 1/2 cups finely crushed pretzels
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Filling

• 1 box (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tub (8 ounces) non-dairy whipped topping or homemade whipped cream

Topping

• 1 container (16 ounces) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 small box strawberry flavored gelatin
• 2 cups boiling water

Helpful Products

• 13x9-inch Baking Dish
• Strawberry Huller

Recipe Notes

• You could use fresh homemade whipped cream instead of non-dairy whipped topping.

Here's how to make it:

1. To make the crust, combine the crushed pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into a 13x9-inch baking dish. Bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven for about 8 minutes. 
2. For the filling, cream together the sugar and cream cheese. Fold in the whipped cream. Spread it over the cooled crust.
3. To  make the topping, whisk the gelatin into the boiling water. Stir to dissolve. Add the strawberries and stir to combine. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to cool before pouring it over the cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to set before serving. 

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