Description
A comforting blend of sweet strawberries, creamy layers, and a delightful salty crunch that feels like a hug in dessert form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 package (6 oz) strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the crushed pretzels, 1/2 cup of sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping and spread this creamy mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Combine the sliced strawberries and the remaining 1 cup sugar in a saucepan. Add the strawberry gelatin and mix well. Pour the boiling water over the mixture, stirring until fully dissolved. Allow this to cool until slightly thickened.
- Pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate until set, about 120-240 minutes.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the delightful layers with your loved ones.
Notes
Make-ahead friendly; can be prepared a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg