Sweet & Salty Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dessert Recipe (8 Ingredients) Desserts Fruit Salads Holidays Gluten-free Cakes/Cupcakes Budget Recipes

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. I'm not sure why some call it a salad, but I'm fine with whatever you want to call it, as long as we all can eat it. I'm making it for July 4th this year and adding some blueberries to the top!

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. And remember, you get the health benefits of strawberries in every luscious, sweet and salty bite.

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

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

Topping

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

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. (A simple way to crush the pretzels is in a food storage bag with a rolling pin or heavy skillet.)
2. For the filling, cream together the sugar and cream cheese. Fold in the whipped cream. Spread it over the cooled crust. (You could use fresh homemade whipped cream instead of non-dairy whipped topping.)
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. Store the dessert covered in the fridge for up to four days.

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