🍓 Strawberry Pretzel Salad

🛒 Ingredients

Crust:

• 2 cups crushed pretzels

• ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted

• ¼ cup sugar

Cream Layer:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped (or use whipped topping)

Strawberry Topping:

• 1 package (3–4 cups) fresh strawberries, sliced

• 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin (Jell-O)

• 1 cup boiling water

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Pretzel Crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix crushed pretzels, sugar, and melted butter.

3. Press into a greased 9×13 pan.

4. Bake 10 minutes, then cool completely.

2️⃣ Make the Cream Layer

1. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

2. Fold in whipped cream gently.

3. Spread evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.

4. Chill in fridge while you prepare the gelatin.

3️⃣ Prepare Strawberry Topping

1. Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Let it cool slightly (but not set).

2. Arrange sliced strawberries over the cream layer.

3. Pour the cooled gelatin over the strawberries.

4️⃣ Chill to Set

• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

5️⃣ Serve

• Slice into squares. Enjoy the layers: crunchy pretzel, creamy middle, and jiggly strawberry top!

💡 Tips

• Make sure the crust is fully cooled before adding cream layer — prevents sogginess.

• Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.

• For extra crunch, sprinkle some chopped pretzels on top before serving.