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Pioneer Woman Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

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This Pioneer Woman Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe perfectly blends salty and sweet flavors to create a delightful layered dessert with a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and fresh strawberry gelatin topping.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 Cups Crushed Pretzels
  • 3/4 Cup Melted Butter
  • 3 Tbsp Sugar

Filling

  • 8 Oz Softened Cream Cheese
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 8 Oz Whipped Topping

Topping

  • 6 Oz Strawberry Gelatin
  • 2 Cups Boiling Water
  • 2 Cups Sliced Strawberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare crust: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Crush your pretzels into small, chunky pieces, avoiding reducing them to fine dust. Mix the pretzel crumbs with melted butter and sugar. Press this mixture firmly into your baking pan.
  2. Bake the crust: Bake the pretzel crust in the preheated oven for ten minutes. After baking, allow it to cool completely before moving on to the next step.
  3. Prepare the cream cheese filling: Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer. Gently fold in the whipped topping, taking care not to deflate it.
  4. Spread the filling: Spread the cream cheese mixture over the completely cooled pretzel crust, ensuring the mixture reaches the very edges of the pan to create a seal for the gelatin layer. Chill in the refrigerator for one hour.
  5. Make the strawberry gelatin layer: Dissolve the strawberry gelatin powder in boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved. Add the sliced fresh strawberries and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  6. Assemble and chill: Pour the cooled strawberry gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer. Return the dish to the refrigerator and chill for at least four hours until the gelatin topping is firm and set.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the best creamy texture and flavor.
  • Ensure the pretzel crust is completely chilled before adding the cream cheese layer to prevent mixing.
  • Spread the cream cheese filling to the very edges of the pan to create a seal and prevent the gelatin from seeping into the crust.
  • Let the strawberry gelatin layer cool to room temperature before pouring it on the cream cheese to avoid melting the layer underneath.
  • Slice the salad into squares using a warm, wet knife for clean cuts.

Find it online: https://cookedbysarah.com/pioneer-woman-strawberry-pretzel-salad-recipe/