Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Strawberry Pretzel Salad, a perfect summer dessert that combines a crunchy pretzel crust with a creamy cheesecake layer and a vibrant strawberry topping. This no-bake treat is not only easy to prepare but also serves as an impressive centerpiece for any gathering. With its harmonious blend of sweet and salty flavors, it’s bound to be a crowd-pleaser at potlucks, barbecues, and birthday celebrations. Enjoy this light and fruity dish chilled, making it an ideal choice for warm weather events.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups finely crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar (for the cream cheese layer)
- 8 ounces thawed whipped cream topping
- 6 ounces strawberry-flavored vegan gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking oil.
- In a blender, crush the pretzels until fine. Mix with melted butter and sugar in a bowl and press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool on a rack.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in thawed whipped cream topping. Chill for 15 minutes before spreading over the cooled pretzel crust.
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to boil. Dissolve the vegan gelatin in boiling water, stirring well. Add sliced strawberries, then pour over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg