Paula Deen Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe
The Paula Deen Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe is a true classic. It is salty, sweet, and very creamy.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small saucepan or microwave bowl.
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed pretzels.
- 3/4 cup melted butter.
- 3 tablespoons white sugar.
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese.
- 1 cup white sugar.
- 8 ounces whipped topping Cool Whip.
- 6 ounces strawberry gelatin powder.
- 2 cups boiling water.
- 20 ounces frozen sliced strawberries.
Instructions
- Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press this mix into your baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Let the crust cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping gently. Spread this over the cool crust.
- Spread it all the way to the edges.
- Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the frozen strawberries. Let the mix thicken slightly.
- Pour it over the cream cheese layer.
- Put the dish in the fridge. Let it set for four hours. Slice into squares and enjoy.
Notes
- Seal the edges with cream cheese.
- This keeps the crust very crunchy.
- Use real butter for the best flavor.
- Let the gelatin cool before pouring.
- Do not over-bake the pretzel base.