Strawberry Crack Salad: 5 Irresistible Layers of Delight
A sweet, creamy, and crunchy layered dessert salad made with a buttery pretzel crust, fluffy cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberry gelatin topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- For the Pretzel Crust:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- For the Creamy Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- For the Strawberry Layer:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 (6 oz) package strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts, fresh blueberries or raspberries, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Gently fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over cooled crust, sealing edges completely.
- Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool to room temperature, then stir in sliced strawberries.
- Carefully pour the strawberry mixture over the cream layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Great for summer gatherings and potlucks.
- Can be topped with nuts or berries for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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