Description
Strawberry pretzel squares are a delightful dessert that combines a crunchy pretzel crust with a creamy filling and fresh strawberries. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or just satisfying your sweet tooth. Each bite delivers a refreshing burst of flavor, making it an irresistible favorite. With minimal preparation and simple ingredients, you can create a stunning dessert that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed mini pretzels
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 3 oz strawberry Jello
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar until combined. Press into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip and spread over the cooled crust.
- Mix sliced strawberries with Jello according to package instructions and pour over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg