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Strawberry Pretzel Salad Without Cool Whip

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This Strawberry Pretzel Salad offers a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors with a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cheese, and fresh strawberry topping. It’s easy to make and perfect for summer gatherings.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups pretzel sticks or twists (approximately 130 grams)
  • 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (approximately 160 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (approximately 38 grams)
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (approximately 354 ml)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (approximately 200 grams)
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 6 ounces strawberry Jell-O
  • 2 cups boiling water (approximately 473 ml)
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, washed and sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Crush pretzels in a Ziploc bag and mix with melted butter and 3 tablespoons of sugar.
  • Pour the pretzel mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
  • Whip heavy cream with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
  • Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture and spread over cooled pretzel crust.
  • Mix Jell-O with boiling water until dissolved, refrigerate until thickened.
  • Fold in sliced strawberries and pour over cream cheese layer.
  • Refrigerate for 2-4 hours until set.

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Notes

Ensure pretzel crust cools completely to avoid a soggy base.
Mix the Jell-O thoroughly for even flavor distribution.

  • Author: dani
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 9
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 45