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Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

Enjoy a delightful combination of sweet and salty with this Strawberry Pretzel Dessert featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and luscious strawberry topping. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels Don’t be shy about crushing them; get out all that pent-up frustration!
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Let’s pretend this is health food, okay?
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup whipped topping Because who doesn’t love a little fluffiness?
For the Topping
  • 1 cup strawberry pie filling Homemade or store-bought, no judgment here!
  • to taste fresh strawberries for garnish For that picture-perfect finish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until everything is evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes.
  4. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
  5. Spread this velvety mixture over the cooled pretzel crust as evenly as possible.
  6. Spoon the strawberry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, evenly distributing the fruity goodness.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh strawberries.

Notes

If your crust feels crumbly instead of solid, press it down more firmly before baking. This dessert can be prepared a day in advance, and you can substitute pretzels with crushed graham crackers for a sweeter twist.