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    Home » Holiday » Christmas

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad

    Published: Mar 24, 2012 · Modified: Jun 23, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Strawberry Pretzel Salad is the perfect addition to any holiday meal easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. This is great for the summer, cook outs and picnics!

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Be sure to click it to read how to make it.

    I think it is perfect for the 4th of July or Memorial Day too!  You could add blueberries easily!  When Strawberries go on sale this is a must prepare dish for me! It can also be adapted to a gluten free version.

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad:

    Did you know that you can freeze cream cheese?  It works great and saves money!  I like to purchase cream cheese in bulk on sale and stockpile it for recipes.  Check out this post Can You Freeze Cream Cheese to find out how! This is a great tip for this recipe.

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I like to serve this at Christmas too. It is a festive dish for holiday's. Everyone loves it so that is always a win.

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Be sure to click it to read how to make it.
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Author: A Few Shortcuts

    Ingredients

    • Crust
    • 2 cups crushed pretzels
    • ¾ cup butter melted
    • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • Cream Layer
    • 1 package 8 ounce, cream cheese, softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 container 8 ounce, frozen whipped topping, thawed (or make your own)
    • Strawberry Layer
    • 2 packages 3 oz, strawberry flavored gelatin
    • 2 cups boiling water
    • 2 packages 10 oz, frozen strawberries or 2 ½ cups fresh strawberries

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • Stir together crushed pretzels, melted butter and 3 tablespoons sugar; mix well and press mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
    • Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until set. Set aside to cool.
    • In a large mixing bowl cream together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture onto cooled crust. Be sure to spread it to the edges to seal off the crust.
    • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in still frozen strawberries and allow to set briefly. If making with fresh strawberries, don’t add strawberries to jello until the jello is just starting to jell.
    • When mixture is about the consistency of egg whites, pour and spread over cream cheese layer.
    • Refrigerate until set.
    • Serve
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    Comments

    1. Sara

      March 26, 2012 at 3:59 pm

      Hi!
      This may be a dumb question but do you do anything different if using fresh strawberries. I am getting ready to pour the strawberry jello mixture over the cream cheese layer. It looks awful runny! But, here goes! Cross your fingers!
      Thanks,
      Sara

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        March 30, 2012 at 12:34 am

        If making with fresh strawberries, don’t add the strawberries to jello until the jello is just starting to jell.

        Reply
    2. Barbara

      April 04, 2012 at 7:53 pm

      I love this recipe. It has been in my family since I was about 25 years onl. I went on a business trip to Montana and a friend made it for a picnic dinner. My son and I both LOVE it. It is now a family recipe that is a must for sure at Thanksgiving because everyone love it. So easy and fun to make!!! Enjoy

      If making with fresh strawberries, don't add straberries to jello until the jello is just starting to jell. You really don't want to put it on when it is runny. Make recipe using the Hot and Cold water as directed on the package.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        August 05, 2013 at 6:17 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    3. Erin Elswick

      April 04, 2012 at 9:45 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is awesome! Can't wait to make it for Easter!

      Reply
    4. Tabitha

      April 08, 2012 at 2:16 pm

      I LOVE this, step 4 is super important. Make sure you "seal" the edges with the cream mix or your crust will be soggy! I always let the jello mix cool just a bit before putting it on top.

      Reply
    5. Jenny

      May 11, 2012 at 1:27 am

      I failed this to a whole new epic level. I did exactly everything the direction say made sure to cover every edge with cream cheese mixture and it still is floating as I type....is there any way to save this? I am afraid it will be soggy and gross. 🙁 so sad!

      Reply
    6. Stephanie

      May 26, 2012 at 11:51 pm

      I made this reciepe with raspberry jello and fresh raspberrys instead of the strawberrys. Letting it set up over night. Can't wait to serve it to my dinner party guests. Going to be great!

      Reply
    7. Shantell

      July 10, 2012 at 8:13 pm

      I make this alllll the time. I actually use one box of jello one cup of water and fresh strawberries. I also use a large container of whipped topping. It turns out awesome and you can u fat free cream cheese and whipped topping and use half the sugar for a healthier version!!!

      Reply
    8. Beth

      July 31, 2012 at 7:10 pm

      Do you mean confectioners sugar or granulated sugar when you say white sugar?

      Reply
      • Barbara

        July 31, 2012 at 7:21 pm

        Regular sugar /be sure and let the jello "jell" before putting it on the pretzels.

        Reply
        • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

          August 05, 2013 at 6:18 pm

          granulated

          Reply
    9. Robin

      August 01, 2012 at 5:39 pm

      YUMMY!!! I have been making this for years. I will share some of my tips.
      I spray the pan with a coking oil spray. Make sure pretzel layer is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese layer and be sure to bring the cream cheese mixture slightly up the side of the pan when spreading. I then put the pan in the refrigerator for the cream cheese mixture to set (about an hour). I dissolve the jello in hot water stirring in either fresh or defrosted frozen strawberries. I let the jello mixture cool before pouring on the top of the cream cheese. I then refrigerate uncovered for a min of 3 hours. Patience is the best advice, you can NOT rush this recipe or it will not turn out.

      Reply
      • Kimberly

        May 26, 2013 at 7:20 pm

        I followed your tips, and it turned out great! It is an easy recipe as long as you allow enough time in between the three layers for cooling and setting. I used fresh strawberries and didn't have any issues. Delicious!

        Reply
    10. tracye

      December 07, 2012 at 6:03 pm

      5 stars
      I have ate this before, but my question is can you use any other fruit

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        August 05, 2013 at 6:19 pm

        Yes you can!

        Reply
    11. V West

      April 17, 2013 at 7:13 pm

      My mom made this for Thanksgiving and its now a family favorite. I changed mine up alil by scraping the gelatin and using cherry pie filling, my 3 year old wont eat strawberries.

      Reply
    12. Chris

      June 21, 2013 at 11:39 pm

      Make it with raspberries and swap out the boiling water with boiling pineapple juice. It tastes incredible!

      Reply
    13. Lisa

      June 26, 2013 at 12:20 pm

      I've made this before. Its AWSOME!!! Melissa, yours looks so pretty!

      Reply
    14. Jutta@HungryLittleGirl

      June 26, 2013 at 1:54 pm

      That looks absolutely fantastic!
      I'd love to have you share this and/or any other recipe at Wednesday Extravaganza - A Foodie Link Party! Hope to see you there 🙂
      http://www.hungrylittlegirl.com/1/post/2013/06/wednesday-extravaganza-34.html

      Reply
    15. Leslie Lambert

      June 27, 2013 at 9:26 am

      YUM...I have been craving something exactly like this! This would be perfect to link up to my Create It Thursday post...it's live now! http://www.lambertslately.com/2013/06/create-it-thursday-8-plus-features.html

      Reply
    16. Lynn H @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

      June 27, 2013 at 10:39 am

      5 stars
      I haven't made this wonderful salad in a long time:) Think I'll make it for the 4th of July:) Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

      Reply
    17. Catherine

      June 27, 2013 at 2:59 pm

      What a interesting combination of flavors...but I love sweet and salty. This looks wonderful. Found you through Full Plate Thursday! Make sure to stop by my site! Blessings, Catherine

      Reply
    18. The Chirping Moms

      June 29, 2013 at 11:08 am

      4 stars
      This looks delicious! I can't wait to try it. We'd love for you to add this to our Super Summer Saturday link party! http://www.thechirpingmoms.com/2013/06/super-summer-saturday.html

      Reply
    19. Karly

      June 29, 2013 at 10:40 pm

      Strawberry Pretzel Salad is always the best part of a potluck! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!

      Reply
    20. Susan

      June 30, 2013 at 8:28 am

      I'd never heard of Strawberry Pretzel Salad but it sounds delicious (what's not to love strawberries & pretzels?!) Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday

      Reply
    21. Melissa@StockpilingMoms

      August 05, 2013 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      Strawberry Pretzel Salad is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. My family loves this recipe.

      Reply
    22. Stephanie

      February 26, 2014 at 6:18 am

      5 stars
      This is my favorite dessert to make and take to parties! Everyone always loves it!

      Reply
    23. Emily

      August 31, 2018 at 7:25 am

      I made this pie for Thanksgiving. It was a huge hit! Definitely the most delicious thing I had all day! It was my most successful attempt at making pecan pie. I have made one for Thanksgiving for the last few years and they usually turn out soft and runny. The oats in this recipe soak up the extra corn syrup and usual runny nature of the homemade pecan pie. It was a perfect pie. I wish I had made more then one! It went too fast!

      Reply

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