Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dessert
Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dessert
Ingredients
For the Pretzel Crust
- 1 1/2 cups pretzels, finely crushed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3 ounces strawberry gelatin, 1 package
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Prepare the pretzel crust: In a medium bowl, combine the finely crushed pretzels, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix well until the pretzel crumbs are evenly moistened.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Press the pretzel mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350
- 4
While the crust cools, prepare the cream cheese layer: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Once the pretzel crust is completely cool, carefully spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust. Place the dish in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the strawberry topping.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Prepare the strawberry topping: In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in the strawberry gelatin until completely dissolved. Stir in the 1/2 cup of cold water. Let the gelatin mixture cool to room temperature, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 15 min
- 7
Arrange the sliced fresh strawberries evenly over the chilled cream cheese layer. Carefully pour the cooled gelatin mixture over the strawberries and cream cheese layer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin is completely set. Cut into squares and serve cold.
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dessert
Ingredients
For the Pretzel Crust
- 1 1/2 cups pretzels, finely crushed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3 ounces strawberry gelatin, 1 package
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Prepare the pretzel crust: In a medium bowl, combine the finely crushed pretzels, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix well until the pretzel crumbs are evenly moistened.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Press the pretzel mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350 - 4
While the crust cools, prepare the cream cheese layer: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Once the pretzel crust is completely cool, carefully spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust. Place the dish in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the strawberry topping.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Prepare the strawberry topping: In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in the strawberry gelatin until completely dissolved. Stir in the 1/2 cup of cold water. Let the gelatin mixture cool to room temperature, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 15 min - 7
Arrange the sliced fresh strawberries evenly over the chilled cream cheese layer. Carefully pour the cooled gelatin mixture over the strawberries and cream cheese layer.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin is completely set. Cut into squares and serve cold.