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No-Bake Strawberry Pretzel Salad

No-Bake Strawberry Pretzel Salad for the Ultimate Summer Treat

A refreshing dessert for summer, the No-Bake Strawberry Pretzel Salad combines a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy layers, and luscious strawberry topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pretzel Crust
  • 2 cups Crushed pretzels For gluten-free, use gluten-free pretzels.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Melted.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust according to taste.
For the Creamy Layer
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Room temperature.
  • 8 oz Whipped topping Or dairy-free alternative.
For the Strawberry Topping
  • 1 box Strawberry gelatin Or substitute with agar-agar.
  • 2 cups Fresh strawberries Sliced.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking dish
  • spatula
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush pretzels in a resealable bag until fine crumbs.
  2. In a large bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar, mixing until coated.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and press it firmly into an even layer. Bake for about 10 minutes.
  4. Beat the room temperature cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Fold in the whipped topping.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
  6. Prepare the strawberry gelatin according to package instructions and let it cool.
  7. Fold in the sliced strawberries into the cooled gelatin and pour it over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the gelatin is set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Can be prepared a day in advance for better flavor melding.

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