Description
A delightful dessert that combines crunchy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and refreshing strawberry topping, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pretzels, crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
- 2 packages (3 oz each) strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8×8-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- Mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread the mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in boiling water in another bowl. Stir in sliced strawberries. Let it cool slightly, then pour over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For a sweeter crust, consider adding more sugar to the pretzel mixture. Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg