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Amazing 1 No Bake Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

No Bake Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
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This No Bake Strawberry Pretzel Dessert perfectly balances salty crunch with sweet, creamy filling and fresh strawberries. It is a stable, layered dessert that brings back happy memories with every bite. Get ready to enjoy this favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry flavored gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Instructions

  1. Combine the crushed pretzels, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Refrigerate the crust for 30 minutes while you prepare the filling.
  3. Beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled pretzel crust.
  5. Prepare the gelatin according to the package directions, but use 1 cup cold water instead of the amount specified on the package.
  6. Let the gelatin cool slightly at room temperature until it is the consistency of thick syrup, about 15 to 20 minutes. Do not let it set completely.
  7. Gently pour the slightly cooled gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Arrange the sliced fresh strawberries on top of the gelatin layer.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the dessert is completely set before serving.

Notes

  • For the best salty crunch, use traditional stick pretzels and crush them finely.
  • Make sure the gelatin has cooled sufficiently before pouring it over the cream cheese layer; if it is too hot, it will melt the filling.
  • You can substitute raspberry or cherry gelatin for the strawberry flavor.

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