Strawberry Pretzel Salad

As we explore Old Southern Recipes, it feels important to share this Strawberry Pretzel Salad. This is a classic recipe that is more than 40 years old. Yet it is as delicious as it was when it was first invented.

Pretzels

There has been some debate as to how “crushed” the pretzels need to be for this recipe. I will say this, as I have in the past, it’s food. This Strawberry Pretzel Salad is not complicated. So, the size of the pretzels is not that important. Crush them to your desired texture. I left mine barely crushed because I love crunchy things. Everyone loved it.

For those of you needing a Gluten-Free option. I made the one featured in the video with Snyder’s GF Pretzels. It worked beautifully and tasted exactly the same as the standard Strawberry Pretzel Salad.

Strawberries

There has also been some debate as to whether you should use frozen strawberries or fresh. For this and most fruits, I prefer fresh. Typically, frozen strawberries come in a sugar syrup. This adds extra sugar and liquid to your jello layer. And you don’t want to risk it not gelling.

Easter Recipes

As we head into Easter, this is a great option as a sweet treat. It makes a great addition to your dessert table. If you are looking for other Easter Recipes, my Scalloped Potatoes with Gouda Cheese is an excellent choice. Whenever I bake this delicious potato dish, the dish is always empty at the end of the meal.

If you are searching for a healthier option, check out my Sweet Potatoes with Kale and Pancetta. The flavors and colors in this side dish are amazing.

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Take a trip down memory lane with this classic dessert. Buttery, sweet pretzels are the perfect compliment to the cream filling and strawberry jello.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Jello Salad, Pretzels

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 2 2/3 c pretzels crushed (I used GF)
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 3/4 c butter melted
• 1 8 oz package of cream cheese softened
• 2 c whipped cream I made my own
• 1 c sugar
• 1 6 oz package strawberry jello
• 2 c boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 2-3 c fresh strawberries sliced

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Spray 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
• Mix pretzels, sugar, melted butter. Spread in bottom of prepared dish & bake for 10 minutes.
• Remove crust from oven and allow to cool.
• Mix cream cheese with sugar, fold in whipped cream.
• Spread over cooled pretzel crust. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Mix jello & boiling water. Stir to dissolve. Add cold water and mix. Add sliced strawberries.
• Cool jello mixture in refrigerator 30 minutes. Once cool, pour over cream cheese mixture.
• Allow entire dessert to chill until jello is firm. Enjoy

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