Name: Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: For the Crust:; 7 ounces pretzel twists (200g; about 5 cups); 1/3 cup (2.5 ounces; 67g) granulated sugar; 12 tablespoons (6 ounces; 170g) unsalted butter, melted; For the Filling:; 16 ounces (454g) plain, full-fat cream cheese; 5 1/4 ounces granulated sugar (about 3/4 cup; 150g); 3/4 ounce fresh juice from 1 lemon (about 4 1/2 teaspoons; 20g); 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use a pinch; 1 1/2 cups (340g) heavy cream; For the Jello Topping:; 1 1/2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce; 15g) unflavored powdered gelatin; 2 1/3 cups (550ml) water, divided; 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice; 3/4 cup (5.5 ounces; 150g) granulated sugar; 3 cups strawberries (about 1 pound; 454g), halved and divided

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

This Strawberry Pretzel Salad recipe features a sweet and salty pretzel crust, rich cream cheese filling, and a refreshing strawberry Jello topping. This delicious dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering or special occasion.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

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Servings: 15

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For The Crust

7 ounces pretzel twists (200g; about 5 cups)

1/3 cup (2.5 ounces; 67g) granulated sugar

12 tablespoons (6 ounces; 170g) unsalted butter, melted

For The Filling

16 ounces (454g) plain, full-fat cream cheese

5 1/4 ounces granulated sugar (about 3/4 cup; 150g)

3/4 ounce fresh juice from 1 lemon (about 4 1/2 teaspoons; 20g)

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use a pinch

1 1/2 cups (340g) heavy cream

For The Jello Topping

1 1/2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce; 15g) unflavored powdered gelatin

2 1/3 cups (550ml) water, divided

1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice

3/4 cup (5.5 ounces; 150g) granulated sugar

3 cups strawberries (about 1 pound; 454g), halved and divided

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

525kcal

26%
Fat

29g

1%
Saturated Fat

18g

0%
Carbohydrates

57g

2%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

36g

1%
Protein

6g

0%
Cholesterol

89mg

4%
Sodium

353mg

17%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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