Strawberry Pretzel Salad


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Servings: 8 to 10 servings
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients Add to grocery list

1   8-ounce can crushed pineapple
2 cup boiling water
2   10-ounce packages frozen strawberries
2   3-ounce packages strawberry gelatin dessert mix
1   8-ounce container Cool Whip
3/4 cup sugar
1   8-ounce package cream cheese
3 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup melted butter
2 cup crushed pretzels

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

For the crust, mix the pretzels, butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar.  Press this mixture into a 9x13-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 Cool Whip, 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 Cool Whip.

Show: Paula's Home Cooking/Lady and Sons Too! cookbook/Nov/Dec 2005 issue
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Reader Comments:

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i can't make this, i'll eat it all ..

By Anonymous on May 03, 2012

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YUMMMM! Made this Salad this weekend. WOW! Everyone loved it. Will be a staple in my recipe collection. Thanks Paula

By Laura McConnell on April 30, 2012

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This didn't work out too well for me. I had to crush more pretzels as 2 cups did not cover the bottom of the pan. The need to keep chilling all the pans in the fridge didn't work out well as I had just gone grocery shopping and it was full. Having to chill three bowls might work out with a big test kitchen at the studio, but didn't work in my normal size fridge. For some reason it didn't set very well. It seemed so simple, but it wasn't really. I left my kitchen aid mix for a long time and the cream cheese went remained in little chunks. Good flavor, not too heavy.

By Cat on April 30, 2012

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I love making Strawberry Pretzel Salad. My recipe does not use pineapple, I'll have to try it. This has become my signature dish for Hope Lutheran Church for any potlucks. Do you use whole frozen strawberries or the frozen sliced strawberries? I have used both and found the sliced ones covered more.

By Margie Kurka on April 26, 2012

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PAULA, THIS IS WONDERFUL. I MADE IT YESTERDAY. I AM EATING SOME RIGHT NOW. NEVER HAD MADE IT WITH PINEAPPLE BEFORE. IT IS SO GOOD.IS THERE ANY WAY IT CAN BE BE FROZEN WITHOUT GETTING SOGGY?

By mary on April 26, 2012

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I haven't seen this recipe in years.... My mom used to make this for family get togethers and it was sooooo good. Thank you Paula for bringing up a pleasant memory of her. smile

By Marsha Mason on April 26, 2012

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I'Ve made this and it's great

By Jeanne Rankin on April 26, 2012

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This is one of THE BEST desserts i have ever tried/made! LOVE IT!

By Tyler on April 12, 2012

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In making the Jello Pretzel Jello Salad is there a way to keep the jello from sliding off the cream cheese? Thank you!

By Brenda on April 08, 2012

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i can`t wait to try some of these recipes love your show

By debbie martinez on April 05, 2012

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You are a very special person, and your book was very interesting. I truly enjoy reading about your family life. I wish you and your Son's and other family member the best of very thing. May God Bless you and your family.

By Sandra Peter on April 02, 2012

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Thank you for sharing your recipes. I tried the Strawberry Pretzel Salad and loved it and so did my family.Easy to make and OHH so good to eat.

By Rhonda Albrecht on January 07, 2012

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switched it up a little bit, used fresh cut up strawberries,that soaked overnight in sugar.Used butter-braid pretzels, and left out the pineapple.served as a desert..

By daniel cropper on December 11, 2011

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Paula, Do you drain the pineapple before adding and also the strawberries, are they thawed before adding? Thank You!

By Gail Hebert on October 05, 2011

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The best dessert EVER! It's so nice to bring to a family get together. It's light, fluffy and ALWAYS a hit. Thanks Paula <3

By Helen on August 18, 2011

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Thanks Paula, I can stop eating these things!!! Wonderful, easy to make !! What I like best is that it is a light dessert; great for summertime. My Dads all time favorite dessert is four layer delight and he actually said that he liked this better. But here is a suggestion or tip that someone might find useful. When I have a party, I like to put desserts in individual portion cups. This desserts works great for that. Prepare the recipe as directed. When the crust comes out of the oven, let slightly cool. Then scoop out the crust and press into the bottom of a clear plastic portion cup. I used 9oz cups which yielded about 12. Then top with the cream cheese mixture, and pour the jello mix on top. This way also makes it very pretty because you can see all the layers.

By kariecherrypie on July 24, 2011

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Hey Lynne Desilets! Only drain the pineapple in a recipe if the recipe states to do so. Also, fresh strawberries would work just fine in this recipe.

By Libbie Summers on July 24, 2011

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Paula, I took this yummy yummy strawberry to work for a carry in....big hit now my Co workers keep asking me to bring this in fir all the carry ins!! Thank you!

By Christine Elmerick on July 23, 2011

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Do you drain the pineapple before mixing in the gelatin? Thanks for your help.

By Mary on July 21, 2011

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Drain Pineapple/Thaw strawberries???????

By Anonymous on July 20, 2011

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