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Pretzel Salad

This Pretzel Salad is a delightful dessert! A perfect blend of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy flavors that everyone will love.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup butter melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
For the Raspberry Layer:
  • 2 cups water
  • 6 ounce box raspberry jello
  • 4 cups frozen raspberries

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Pretzel Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, light brown sugar, and melted butter. Stir until everything is well coated. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Layer
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined. Spread this creamy layer over the cooled pretzel crust.
Step 3: Prepare the Raspberry Layer
  1. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the raspberry jello until completely dissolved. Allow it to cool slightly, then fold in the frozen raspberries. Pour this mixture over the cream cheese layer in the baking dish.
Step 4: Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best results. Once set, slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the delightful mix of flavors and textures that this Pretzel Salad brings!

Notes

  • Use fresh raspberries for a more vibrant flavor.
  • Experiment with different jello flavors for a unique twist.
  • Add a splash of lemon juice to the cream cheese layer for a refreshing zing.