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Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

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This recipe with two versions for strawberry pretzel salad is the perfect combination of sweet, salty and creamy. It's a must try!
Course Dessert
Prep Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 9 -12 servings
Calories 596
Author Cheryl Najafi

Ingredients

strawberry compote

  • 2 lbs strawberries sliced
  • 1/4 cup sugar

pretzel crust

  • 3 cups pretzels crushed
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted, 1 stick

cream cheese filling

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 8 oz packages cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 8 oz whipped topping dairy or dairy-free, or whipped cream
  • sprigs fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix strawberries and sugar in bowl then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix pretzel crumbs, sugar and melted butter until pretzels are coated. Stir with fork until mixed well then spread crushed pretzels evenly onto baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes then cool completely.
  • Take half of cooled pretzel mixture and spoon into jars; press gently into bottom.
  • Beat sugar, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth then spoon filling into piping bag with round tip. Divide filling evenly between jars.
  • Spoon remaining pretzel mixture into jars then add strawberry compote to jars.
  • Top with dollop of whipped cream and garnish with pretzel crumbs and a mint sprig.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve then enjoy!

Notes

Try butter crackers instead of pretzels for another salty take on the crust!

Nutrition

Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 765mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g