Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Christmas

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (157)

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 2 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 42 min

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Ingredients

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup melted butter
3 tablespoons sugar, plus 3/4 cup sugar
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping
2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry gelatin dessert mix
2 cups boiling water
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen strawberries
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple
Whipped topping or whipped cream, to garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

For the crust, mix the pretzels, butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Press this mixture into a 9 by 13-inch pan and bake for 7 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool.

In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 3/4 cup of sugar. Fold in the whipped topping, and spread over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until well chilled.

In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water, and allow to cool slightly. Add the strawberries and pineapple, and pour over the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until serving time.

To serve, cut slices and serve with a dollop of whipped topping.

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recipe Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Teresa Lakewales, FL 11-21-2009
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Strawberry Pretzel salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I found this recipe in one of Paula's books and have to make it often for my daughter it's her favorite. Every holiday my... children have there favorite dish they request and this is one of themRead more
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leticia el paso, TX 11-11-2009
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es la mas deliciosa
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

a toda mi familia le gusta esta ensalada, mi hija y yo siembre la hacemos no nesesitamos ningun dia especial para hacerla... nos facina. muchas gracia esta deliciosa.Read more
recipe Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Lauren Henrietta, NY 10-25-2009
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good recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i had another version of this recipe that i had tried first and i didn't like it. i tried paula's version the 2nd time and it... came out much better!! the crust is just right, same with the jell-o. i would make it again!Read more
recipe Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Amanda Lemont, IL 08-08-2009
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A Food Group All Its Own!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been making this recipe for years but with one small twist: I omit the pineapple and add extra frozen strawberries. ... My family loves this so much that we joke about Strawberry Pretzel Salad being it's own food group! And it is especially tasty the next day for breakfast!! I know, I know... Some of you will say it is not healthy to eat it for breakfast... But tough tootsies! I'm gonna do it anyway! It's that good!Read more
recipe Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Zac Pope AFB, NC 06-02-2009
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is my all time favorite dessert, not only a dessert but sometimes I enjoy it as a small snack during the day. This has... been a family tradition especially around Christmas time. Since I joined the military, I havent been able to get my mom's home cooking or her Strawberry Pretzel salad, so I turned to Paula Deens's recipe and made it for me and my fellow Firefighters at the Fire House on base. I had to greatly increase the servings greatly. I ended up making two big pans, and 1 and 1/2 were eaten at the Thanksgiving dinner, and the other have was put in the refrigerator and finished off by the end of the week. If you want something easy to make and taste great. This is definitely for you.Read more
recipe Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Jen Valencia, PA 05-05-2009
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BEST Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the BEST Strawberry Pretzel Salad that I've ever tried!