on May 25, 2017, Updated Mar 08, 2024 88 Comments It’s the perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, sweet, and salty and a Southern dessert favorite! Strawberry Pretzel Salad is such a loved recipe, especially throughout the warmer months. It’s cool and delicious, simple to make, and even better made a bit ahead of time. We enjoy this delicious pretzel salad for Easter, family reunions, Fourth of July celebrations, and any gathering throughout the spring and summer. It can be enjoyed as a side dish, but most love it as a creamy, sweet, salty fruit dessert. You’ll love how easy it is to make — just a few simple steps!
How to Make Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information. Strawberry Pretzel Salad is easy to make. Here’s an overview of the dish’s preparation, but follow the recipe instructions for more details.
Make the Pretzel Crust
Mix the ingredients for the pretzel crust, then press into the bottom of the dish. Bake until it has set. Then allow it to cool completely.
Create the Strawberry Topping
While the pretzel crust is cooling, dissolve the Jello in boiling water, then mix in the frozen strawberries. Allow the mixture to thicken slightly.
Make the Cream Cheese Layer
Mix together the ingredients for the cream cheese layer until smooth. Spread this mixture over the cooled pretzel crust, making sure to spread it completely to the edges of the crust to form a seal before adding the strawberry layer.
Add the Strawberry Layer
Then pour the cool to room-temperature strawberry Jello mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly. Refrigerate until firm.
Slice, Serve and Garnish
After the recipe is set in the refrigerator, slice it with a sharp knife. Serve and enjoy! If you wish, garnish with a dollop of homemade whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Storage Tips
To store: Wrap the dish well or cover it with a lid and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended.
How to Serve Strawberry Pretzel Salad
You can certainly serve this dish however you wish. It can be served during the meal or later as a dessert. And it is great for making ahead. Whether you serve it alongside your chicken salad or hamburgers as a side dish or as part of the dessert buffet for a holiday or family gathering, it is always a hit. I think you are going to love it! And to address the name “salad,” for so many years here in the South, some version of this recipe has been served at gatherings – and was named “salad” sometime far in the past. So serve it when and however you wish – you can’t go wrong with this Strawberry Pretzel Salad.
More Favorite Sweet Salads and Fruit Desserts
Peach Cobbler Recipe Southern Banana Pudding Recipe Grape Salad Strawberry Shortcake Recipe Key Lime Pie Here’s how I make my family’s Strawberry Pretzel Salad. I hope you enjoy it! Enjoy!Robyn xo From the Add a Pinch recipe archives. Originally published 2010.
