The nostalgic strawberry pretzel salad deserves a spot at your picnic.
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Is Strawberry-Pretzel Salad a Dessert or Side Dish?
Before serving, finish with the sweetened sour cream and pecans.
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But don’t go much beyond a day of refrigeration.
How Do You Keep the Pretzel Crust From Getting Soggy?
The longer it sits, the more the layers will begin to meld together.
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Can I Use Fresh Strawberries for Strawberry-Pretzel Jello Salad?
The ability to use frozen strawberries means this dish can be enjoyed all year round.
In the height of strawberry season, feel free to swap with fresh sliced strawberries.
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Press mixture on bottom of a 13- x 9-inch pan coated with cooking spray.
(Mixture will be crumbly.)
Bake crust:
Bake at 350F for 15 minutes; cool completely.
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Fold in whipped topping.
Spread over pretzel layer.
Chill 1 hour or until partially set.
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Spread gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer; chill 8 hours or until set.
Sodium Note
Reduce sodium by substituting low-sodium pretzels for regular.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
