Claudia Martinez
Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe.
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
This strawberry pretzel salad is easy to assemble and is always a party hit. The combination of sweet, salty and tart makes it irresistible.
Servings 12 slices
Calories 338kcal
Cost $9-$12
Ingredients
- 1 kilo fresh strawberries, peeled and sliced
- 8 ounces cold whisk, thawed in the refrigerator
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces package soft cream cheese
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups salted pretzels (measured before cracking)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 6 ounces strawberry jelly
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine Strawberry Jell-O with 2 cups of boiling water and stir until completely dissolved. Set aside to cool at room temperature.
- Crush 2 1/2 cups of the pretzels into a sturdy ziplock bag using a rolling pin.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 8 tablespoons butter, then add 1/4 cup sugar and stir. Mix crushed biscuits. Transfer to a 13" x 9" glass casserole dish, press the pretzel mixture evenly over the bottom of the dish and bake for 10 minutes at 350°F, then cool to room temperature.
- When pastries have cooled, use a hand mixer to beat 8 ounces cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar on medium/high speed until fluffy and white. Add 8 ounces of cold whisk until any streaks of cream cheese disappear. Spread the mixture over the cooled crackers, extending over the edges of the dish to seal. Cool for 30 minutes.
- Peel and cut 1 pound of strawberries into slices, then set at room temperature. Pour the strawberry jelly mixture, spread evenly over the cooled cream cheese layer and refrigerate until firm (2-4 hours).
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I just made the recipe last night. It is delicious although I might try to cut out the sugar in the pretzels next time.
I probably know the answer to this already but can leftovers be frozen?
Hi! I saw what i did wrong…..I used 2and 1/2 cups of crushed pretzels instead of 2and 1/2 cups pretzels BEFORE crushing it was just too much. Thank you for the timely response. I’ll give it another whirl!
This is the first time making this dish. Just a question: Do I need to defrost the frozen strawberries? Thanks!
I absolutely LOVE this recipe! Any hints or recommendations on cutting thru the pretzel crust? Maybe I baked it for too long?
I would like to make this for Thanksgiving, but have a question.
Can you use frozen, sliced strawberries for this dish?
I can never understand why when a number of ounces are indicated in a recipe it doesn’t state whether it’s by weight or by volume. Case in point…. 8 oz cool whip???? Not a mind reader.
A favorite in my family for years. Instead of water , I use pineapple juice heated up. Adds to the other flavors.
Can you substitute pretzel sticks instead of the twisted ones using the same measurements?