Best 11 Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with this delectable strawberry pretzel dessert recipe. This article presents a collection of the most tantalizing variations of this classic treat, taking you on a culinary journey that promises to satisfy every sweet tooth. From simple layered desserts to more intricate baked creations, these recipes draw inspiration from traditional flavors while incorporating modern twists to create unforgettable desserts. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary exploration, this article has something for everyone, ensuring that your next strawberry pretzel dessert will be an extraordinary taste sensation.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT



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Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck. -Aldene Belch, Flint, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups crushed pretzels (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
2 cups whipped topping
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
TOPPING:
2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
Optional: Additional whipped topping and pretzels

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat whipped topping, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spread over pretzel crust. Refrigerate until chilled. , For topping, dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a large bowl. Stir in sweetened strawberries; chill until partially set. Carefully spoon over filling. Chill until firm, 4-6 hours. Cut into squares; if desired, serve with additional whipped topping and pretzels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PRETZEL STRAWBERRY DESSERT



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I have prepared this wonderful flavored dessert for my family for many years. It is often requested for special gatherings.-Amy Olson, Lousville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-2/3 cups crushed pretzels (10 ounces)
1 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sliced sweetened strawberries, thawed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the pretzels and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust. Refrigerate until chilled., Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add water to pineapple juice if necessary to measure 1 cup; stir into gelatin mixture. Refrigerate until partially set. Stir in reserved pineapple and strawberries. Carefully spoon over filling. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts :

STRAWBERRY JELLO-PRETZEL DESSERT



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This is a very good dessert if you are looking for something lite.

Provided by Cari Bower

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 c crushed pretzels (not to fine)
3/4 c butter, melted
3 Tbsp sugar
2 pkg (10 oz) partially thawed sliced strawberries
8 oz cream cheese
1 c sugar
1 large container cool whip
2 box ( 3 oz ) strawberry jello

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Combine the melted butter, sugar and crushed pretzels. Press this mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • 3. Prepare jello with frozen strawberries. Put in fridge until almost set.
  • 4. Combine pretzels, butter and 3 Tbsp sugar and layer at bottom of glass dish.
  • 5. Mix cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and cool whip.
  • 6. Layer pretzel base, cream cheese mixture then jello mixture. Let set overnight.

STRAWBERRY JELLO PRETZEL DESSERT



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Pretzel, brown sugar & butter crust, topped with a second layer of cream cheese & cool whip and a third layer of strawberry jello with fresh strawberries in it.

Provided by tomnjessica

Categories     Gelatin

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup margarine (melted)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
3 cups pretzels (crushed)
1 (6 ounce) box strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
2 cups boiling water
8 ounces light cream cheese (room temperature)
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Lite (thawed)
3 cups sliced strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix crushed pretzels, margarine and brown sugar and press into 13" x 9" pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Mix cream cheese and sugar until well combined.
  • Fold in cool whip.
  • Spread over cooled crust.
  • Place into refrigerator.
  • Mix 2 cups boiling water with jello until dissolved.
  • Add strawberries.
  • Chill until jello begins to set.
  • Pour over cream cheese/cool whip.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.4, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 1059.9, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 35.7, Protein 9.8

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT



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If you like "sweet" and "salty" all at one time, you will love this dessert! This dessert may be made 1 day ahead.

Provided by Texas_Mom_of_5

Categories     Gelatin

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
8 ounces Cool Whip
2 (3 ounce) boxes strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
2 cups boiling water
1 pint frozen sweetened strawberries (thawed)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix crushed pretzels, butter, and 1/2 C sugar. Pat into 9"x13" baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Beat cream cheese, 1 C sugar, and Cool Whip together and spread on top of pretzel crust. Dissolve jello in 2 C boiling water. Add strawberries; chill until slightly set. Pour the jello mixture over the cream cheese mixture. Chill until hard.

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT



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Goes great for large family get- togethers.

Provided by Teri Baines

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 c crushed pretzels
41/2 Tbsp sugar
3/4 c butter (melted)
1 c white sugar
2 8 ounce pkg cream cheese
1 8 oz container cool whip
1 pkg 6 oz strawberry jello
2 cups boiling water
1 16 oz pkg frozen strawberries (thawed)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix crushed pretzels sugar and butter. Press into a 9x13 pan. Bake for 10 min. Beat the sugar and cream cheese. Fold in cool whip. Spread over cooled crust. Refridgerate 20 min. Stir together jello and boiling water. Mix in strawberries. Pour over cream cheese mixture. Refridgerate 1 hour.

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT JARS



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Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? These make-ahead dessert jars will disappear quickly at any potluck. -Aldene Belch, Flint, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 32 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups crushed pretzels (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
2 cups whipped topping
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
TOPPING:
2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine pretzels, butter and sugar; spread onto a baking sheet. Bake until crisp and lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack; break into small pieces., For filling, in a small bowl, beat whipped topping, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled. , For topping, in a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in sweetened strawberries; chill until partially set, about 1 hour. Carefully layer pretzel mixture, filling and topping into 4-oz. glass jars. Chill until firm, at least 2 hours. If desired, serve with additional whipped topping and pretzels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MAKEOVER STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT



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This trimmed-down treat has just half the fat, a quarter of the cholesterol and a third fewer calories and carbohydrates, but it still tastes terrific.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups crushed pretzels (8 ounces)
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free strawberry gelatin
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sliced sweetened strawberries, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and 3 tablespoons sugar. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar substitute and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust. Refrigerate until chilled., Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add water to pineapple juice if necessary to measure 1 cup; pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Pour into a large bowl; stir in gelatin until dissolved., Drain strawberries, reserving juice; set strawberries aside. Add water to strawberry juice if necessary to measure 1-1/2 cups; stir into gelatin mixture. Refrigerate until partially set. , Stir in reserved pineapple and strawberries. Carefully spoon over filling. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

~ PINEAPPLE/STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT ~



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A popular dessert anytime of the year. We enjoyed this dessert, following our traditional pork & homemade kraut, dumplings and many other fixings for New Years! Happy New Year!!!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

CRUST
2 c crushed pretzels ( salted )
1 1/2 stick unsalted butter or 3/4 cup
3 Tbsp sugar
FILLING
1 - 8 oz softened cream cheese
1 c sugar
1-8 oz thawed, cool whip
STRAWBERRY/PINEAPPLE TOPPING
1 - 6 oz strawberry jello
2 c boiling water
20 oz sliced, frozen strawberries
1-8 oz crushed pineapple, juice too

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Melt butter, add to crushed pretzels and sugar. Mix well. Press into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven to cool.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in cool whip. Spread over cooled crust, with an offset knife. Refrigerate.
  • 3. In a medium bowl, mix together the water and jello. Stir in the strawberries and pineapple. Refrigerate until starting to set. Stir and spread over cream cheese filling.
  • 4. Chill for 4 hours or until completely set. I always serve with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!

MAKEOVER STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT



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This has been a family favorite recipe for many years. I believe it was one of the first recipes I made when I first got married 24 years ago. I was so happy to come across a low-fat version in a Light and Tasty magazine.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Gelatin

Time 40m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups crushed pretzels (8 ounces)
3/4 cup reduced fat margarine, melted
7 tablespoons sugar, divided
8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
sugar substitute, equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
8 ounces frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed
20 ounces unsweetened crushed canned pineapple
2 (3 ounce) boxes sugar-free strawberry gelatin
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen sliced sweetened strawberries, thawed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the pretzels, margarine and 3 Tablespoons sugar.
  • Press onto the bottom of a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until set.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar substitute and remaining sugar until smooth.
  • Fold in whipped topping.
  • Spread over cooled crust.
  • Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside.
  • Add water to pineapple juice if necessary to measure 1 cup; pour into a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Pour into a large bowl, stir in gelatin until dissolved.
  • Drain strawberries, reserving juice; set strawberries aside.
  • Add water to strawberry juice if necessary to measure 1 1/2 cups; stir into gelatin mixture.
  • Refrigerate until partially set.
  • Stir in reserved pineapple and strawberries.
  • Carefully spoon over filling.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm.
  • This recipe was tested with Parkay Light stick margarine and Splenda No Calorie Sweetener.

CONTEST-WINNING STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT



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I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling and crispy pretzel crust. I think it's best when eaten within a day of being made. -Wendy Weaver Leetonia, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup crushed pretzels
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup whipped topping
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons strawberry gelatin
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Optional: Whipped topping and pretzel twists

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine pretzels and butter. Press onto the bottom of 2 greased 10-oz. custard cups. Bake until set, 6-8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon over crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Fold in strawberries. Carefully spoon over filling. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. If desired, top with whipped topping and pretzel twist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 27g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and juicy strawberries: This will ensure the dessert has the best flavor.
  • Use fresh or frozen pretzels: If using fresh pretzels, break them into pieces before measuring. If using frozen pretzels, thaw them before using.
  • Don't overmix the filling: Overmixing will make the filling tough.
  • Chill the dessert before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
  • Garnish with fresh mint or whipped cream: This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dessert.

Conclusion:

Strawberry pretzel dessert is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover strawberries and pretzels, and it is always a hit with guests. With its sweet and tangy filling, crunchy pretzel crust, and creamy whipped topping, this dessert is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give strawberry pretzel dessert a try. You won't be disappointed!

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