Best 7 Cranberry Pretzel Salad Recipes

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Cranberry pretzel salad is a classic Midwestern dessert that combines sweet, tart and creamy flavors in a truly delightful way. This retro salad is a staple at potlucks, holiday gatherings and summer barbecues. The base of the dish consists of a buttery pretzel crust, topped with a creamy whipped topping and a layer of tart cranberries. Some variations include nuts, chocolate chips or a graham cracker crust, while others feature additional layers of cream cheese or cool whip. No matter how you choose to make it, this beloved dish is sure to please a crowd. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for cranberry pretzel salad, ensuring that you find the perfect one to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

RASPBERRY PRETZEL SALAD



Raspberry Pretzel Salad image

Easy enough for weeknights and pretty enough for the potluck, this raspberry twist on our Strawberry-Pretzel Salad is irresistible.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box (8-serving size) Jell-O™ raspberry-flavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
3 cups mini pretzels, crushed
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
10 oz raspberries, fresh or frozen unsweetened

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix Crust ingredients. Press into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on cooling rack.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
  • Spread raspberries over filling; pour cooled gelatin on top. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or until firm. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 40 g, TransFat 1/2 g

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SALAD



Strawberry Pretzel Salad image

It is a dessert, but isn't too sweet, nor too salty. It is really pretty when you put it in a clear ovenproof dish.

Provided by BETILDA

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups crushed pretzels
¾ cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored Jell-O®
2 cups boiling water
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Stir together crushed pretzels, melted butter and 3 tablespoons sugar; mix well and press mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until set. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl cream together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture onto cooled crust.
  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in still frozen strawberries and allow to set briefly. When mixture is about the consistency of egg whites, pour and spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 441.7 mg, Sugar 38.3 g

STRAWBERRY-PRETZEL SALAD



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This phenomenal berry dish may have the word salad in the name, but it's okay if you call it a strawberry pretzel dessert instead. It's a great option if you need a sweet treat, and your oven is already full of tasty dishes. With a little prep, you'll be enjoying your Strawberry-Pretzel Salad in no time. The irresistible blend of creamy, crunchy, sweet and salty make it a hit for any season and occasion.

Provided by Jessica Walker

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (4-serving size each) Jell-O® strawberry-flavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 boxes (16 oz each) frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed
2 cups pretzels, crushed
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in strawberries; refrigerate until partially set, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 350° F. In medium bowl, mix Crust ingredients. Press into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on cooling rack.
  • In medium bowl, beat Filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread over cooled crust. Cover and refrigerate until cool and gelatin topping in bowl is partially set.
  • Carefully spoon gelatin topping over filling. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or until firm. To serve, cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 53 g, TransFat 1/2 g

OLD-FASHIONED STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SALAD



Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pretzel Salad image

A cool strawberry gelatin salad with a cream cheese middle and pretzel crust.

Provided by Susan Saunders

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 ½ cups crushed pretzels
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
2 cups boiling water
3 cups strawberries, chilled
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream butter or margarine with the brown sugar. Mix in the pretzels and pat mixture into the bottom of one 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water and stir in the strawberries. Chill until partially thickened.
  • In a small bowl beat the cream cheese and white sugar together until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream. Spread mixture over the top of the cooled crust, making sure to seal the edges. Chill then pour the gelatin mixture over he cream cheese layer. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.5 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Cholesterol 61.2 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 602.7 mg, Sugar 45.9 g

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SALAD



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What is it about the three distinct components in this popular midwestern party dish? The pretzels are salty and mixed with butter and sugar. The cream cheese is tangy and folded together with light and airy whipped topping. And the strawberry gelatin is packed with a whole pound of fresh strawberries and provides a tart sweetness to finish off the dish. The trio of flavors - salty-sweet, tangy and tart - are layered together for the perfect dessert with a hometown feel.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 5h20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups mini pretzel twists (about 6 ounces)
1/2 cup sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
One 8-ounce container frozen whipped topping, such as Cool Whip, thawed
One 6-ounce package strawberry flavored gelatin, such as Jell-O
16 ounces strawberries, hulled and sliced thin

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the pretzels, sugar and butter to a food processor and process until crumbled and well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Bake until the pretzels are set and slightly more golden than before, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, clean the food processor, add the cream cheese and pulse 5 to 6 times to soften, scraping the bowl as needed. Transfer to a medium bowl and fold in the whipped topping until well combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the cooled pretzels, making sure that it goes all the way to the edges so that no pretzels can be seen, and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the strawberry gelatin. Continue to stir constantly until the gelatin has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add 2 cups of cold water to the mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the strawberries. Use a ladle to carefully spoon the gelatin mixture on top of the chilled cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until the gelatin is set, about 4 hours and up to overnight.
  • Slice into squares and serve cold.

PHYLLIS' PRETZEL SALAD



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This recipe is my aunt's and is great served with poultry, has a nice sweet & salty flavor that compliments the main dish... or can be made as a dessert. My Aunt Phyllis made this one year for Thanksgiving in lieu of a cranberry fluff and it was a big hit. My boys loved it. I will make this from now on instead of the pretty cranberry fluff nobody eats. (except me and my mom) Thanks for this wonderful recipe Phyllis

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 3h20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
4 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together the pretzels, 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes, or lightly toasted. Set aside to cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until set, about 30-40 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the gelatin mix and boiling water. Mix in frozen strawberries, and stir until thawed. I let mine stand in the refrigerator until partially set. Pour over cream cheese mixture in pan. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 3-4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.9, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 36.1, Sodium 340.6, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 20.8, Protein 3.4

STRAWBERRY LIME PRETZEL SALAD



Strawberry Lime Pretzel Salad image

I gave a classic salad a holiday twist by making green, white and red layers. The combination of salty, sweet, creamy in this strawberry-lime pretzel dessert and fruity is always a hit! -Renee Conneally, Northville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cups crushed pretzels
1 cup boiling water
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 to 5 drops green food coloring, optional
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups boiling water
2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Optional: Additional whipped topping and miniature pretzels

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix melted butter and sugar; stir in pretzels. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, for lime layer, in a large bowl, add boiling water to lime gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Refrigerate until partially set, about 1 hour. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add cooled lime gelatin mixture; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; if desired, add green food coloring. Spread over crust. Refrigerate until set but not firm, 25-30 minutes. , For cream cheese layer, in a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over lime layer. Refrigerate until set., For strawberry layer, in a large bowl, add boiling water to strawberry gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Refrigerate until partially set, about 1 hour. Stir in strawberries. Gently spoon over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 2-4 hours. To serve, cut into squares. If desired, top with additional whipped topping and miniature pretzels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 25g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh cranberries. Frozen cranberries can be used in a pinch, but they will not be as flavorful.
  • If you don't have any crushed pretzels, you can make your own by placing pretzels in a food processor and pulsing until they are finely crushed.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare it up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Cranberry pretzel salad is a great dish to serve at potlucks and holiday gatherings.

Conclusion:

Cranberry pretzel salad is a classic holiday dessert that is always a hit. It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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