Easy Creamy Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe Perfect For Summer Desserts
A refreshing and crowd-pleasing dessert featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cream cheese filling, and a sweet strawberry topping. Perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels (about 180g)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (about 85g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (225g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
- 1 tub (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed (225g)
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 600g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch (24g)
- 1 cup water (240ml)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crush the pretzels finely and mix with melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Press the pretzel mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for about 10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold in thawed whipped topping until fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust and refrigerate while preparing the strawberry topping.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water. Stir until smooth and heat over medium heat.
- Add sliced strawberries and bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened and glossy. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Once cooled, spoon the strawberry topping evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate the entire dish for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
Press pretzel crust firmly before baking and allow it to cool before adding the filling to prevent sogginess. Stir strawberry glaze frequently while cooking to avoid lumps. Chill overnight for best flavor and texture. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crackers or pretzels; for dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese and coconut whipped topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of t
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 3
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