Description
A classic sweet and salty layered dessert featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and a refreshing strawberry gelatin topping.
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping
- 1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Press into a baking dish to form a crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
- Spread the cream mixture evenly over the cooled crust, sealing edges.
- Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Let cool slightly, then stir in sliced strawberries.
- Pour gelatin mixture over the cream layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream layer fully covers the crust to prevent sogginess.
- Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean layers.
- Frozen strawberries can be used if fresh are unavailable; thaw first.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
