Cranberry Pretzel Salad: A Delightful Twist on Tradition
A delightful twist on the traditional salad, combining sweet and salty flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook, Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping
- 1 can (12 ounces) cranberry sauce
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled pretzel crust.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water, then stir in cranberry sauce until blended.
- Add sliced strawberries to the gelatin mixture, then pour over cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Great for potlucks and holiday gatherings.
- Substitute raspberries or blueberries for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Pretzel Salad, Dessert, Holiday Recipes, Potluck