For a nuttier flavor, try using brown butter in the pretzel crust. Simply melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, cooking until the solids turn brown and the butter has a nutty aroma. Let it cool slightly before mixing with the brown sugar and pretzels. If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen sliced strawberries. Be sure to thaw them completely and drain off any excess liquid before adding them to the gelatin. To prevent the pretzel crust from becoming soggy, you can brush it with a thin layer of melted white chocolate after it has cooled completely. This will create a moisture barrier. For a festive touch, garnish the finished salad with fresh mint sprigs or additional sliced strawberries.
Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pretzel Salad
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING10 People
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A delightful dance of sweet and salty, this Strawberry Pretzel Salad boasts a buttery pretzel crust, a creamy, dreamy filling, and a shimmering strawberry gelatin topping. It's a retro classic, reimagined for modern palates.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate65 g
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Cholesterol61 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein6 g
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Saturated Fat19 g
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Sodium603 mg
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Sugar46 g
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Fat28 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 3 mins In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. (3 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Stir in the crushed pretzels until well combined. (2 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Press the pretzel mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. (2 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 12 mins Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and set. (12 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View 30 mins Remove from oven and let cool completely. (30 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View 2 mins In a separate medium bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in the boiling water, stirring until clear. (2 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Gently stir in the chilled sliced strawberries. (1 minute)
09 Step
Recipe View 40 mins Refrigerate until the gelatin is partially thickened but not fully set. (30-45 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View 3 mins In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. (3 minutes)
11 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (2 minutes)
12 Step
Recipe View 3 mins Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring it seals the edges. (3 minutes)
13 Step
Recipe View 30 mins Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set the cream cheese layer. (30 minutes)
14 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Once the cream cheese layer is firm and the strawberry gelatin is partially thickened, carefully pour the gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer. (2 minutes)
15 Step
Recipe View 4 hrs Return to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the gelatin is completely set. (240 minutes)
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Doris Ruecker
Jun 13, 2025I substituted the strawberry gelatin with raspberry and it was equally delicious! This recipe is very versatile.
Irma Reilly
Mar 22, 2025I've made this for potlucks and it's always a hit. Everyone asks for the recipe!
Janick Weber
Apr 22, 2024This recipe is amazing! My family devoured it in one sitting. The pretzel crust is the perfect balance to the sweet filling and strawberry topping.
Scot Torpernser
Dec 8, 2022The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me. Thank you!