Strawberry Pretzel Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Layer
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3 tablespoons of sugar
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3/4 cup melted butter
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2 cups crushed pretzels (around 8 ounces)
→ Creamy Filling
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1 cup granulated sugar
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8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
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2 cups of whipped topping
→ Strawberry Topping
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2 cups of hot, boiling water
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2 packets (3 ounces each) of strawberry gelatin
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Two 16-ounce bags of frozen sliced strawberries, sweetened and thawed
→ Optional Garnish
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Some extra crushed pretzels for sprinkling
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A dollop of whipped topping for serving
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F. Combine the butter, sugar, and pretzels in a bowl. Take this mixture and press it firmly into a 13x9-inch dish (leave it ungreased). Bake for 10 minutes and let it rest on a wire rack until completely cool.
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While the crust is cooling, blend the cream cheese, whipped topping, and sugar until super smooth and fluffy. The crust must be cool first; then layer it with this creamy mixture evenly. Put it in the refrigerator until chilled.
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Mix gelatin and the boiling water until the gelatin dissolves in a large bowl. Add in the thawed strawberries. Let this sit in the fridge until the mixture becomes slightly thicker (but not solid). Carefully spread it on top of the creamy layer. Chill everything for 4-6 hours until fully firm.
# Notes:
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This nostalgic dish can be a sweet end to a meal or a fruity, cool side.
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Great for summer parties and can be made earlier for convenience.