Strawberry Pretzel Salad Bars (Printable)

A creamy dessert with a pretzel crust and strawberry topping.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pretzel Crust

01 - 2 cups salted pretzels, crushed
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

→ Cream Cheese Layer

04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed

→ Strawberry Topping

07 - 1 package (6 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin
08 - 2 cups boiling water
09 - 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
03 - Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
04 - In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Fold in whipped topping.
05 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring to seal the edges.
06 - Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
07 - Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved, then set aside to cool to room temperature.
08 - Arrange sliced strawberries evenly over the cream cheese layer.
09 - Gently pour the cooled gelatin over the strawberries.
10 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the gelatin is set.
11 - Slice into bars and serve chilled.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • This dessert is always a crowd-pleaser and looks stunning on any table.
  • It's incredibly easy to whip up, leaving you more time to enjoy the day with your guests.
02 -
  • Be sure to cool your pretzel crust completely before adding the cream cheese layer; a warm crust can turn the creamy layer soupy.
  • If you want a tangier twist, add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture for a refreshing zing.
03 -
  • Letting the crust completely cool prevents unwanted sogginess.
  • Thaw your whipped topping overnight for the best results.
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