No Bake Strawberry Pie is an easy and delicious summer dessert. With a simple pretzel crust and sweet, juicy strawberries, it’s sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. The crunchy pretzel crust pairs perfectly with the tart yet sweet strawberry filling for a unique and flavorful treat.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- The pretzel crust adds a nice salty flavor to the creamy strawberry filling. Making it the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
- You don't have to worry about heating up the house with this no- bake sweet treat.
- It's a refreshing dessert that's perfect for summer cookouts and parties
Ingredient List
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- miniature pretzels
- unsalted butter
- granulated white sugar
- boiling water
- box, strawberry gelatin
- fresh lemon juice
- fresh strawberries
- heavy whipping cream
- marshmallow creme
- whipped cream cheese
- sweetened condensed milk
- granulated white sugar
Equipment
- Food Processor
- 9 inch springform pan
- Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Hand Mixer
- Wooden Spoon
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
How to make a pretzel crust.
- Crush the pretzels and mix in butter and sugar.
- Press the pretzel crust into a 9-inch springform pan and chill for 30 minutes.
How to make the strawberry pie:
- Combine the boiling water, gelatin, and lemon juice until completely combined. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes stirring a couple of times.
- Use a hand beater with beaters attached to whip 1 cup of heavy cream to form stiff peaks.
- Beat together the cream cheese, condensed milk, and marshmallow creme.
- Fold in the strawberries, gelatin, and whipped cream.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into the pretzel crust and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours.
- Top with whipped cream. Optional, garnish with pretzels and sliced strawberries.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- For quick results, use a food processor or blender to crush the pretzels. However, placing pretzels in a large plastic bag and using a rolling pin to crush the pretzel works well.
- Press the crust down tightly in the pan so the crust is firm enough to hold the pie filling.
- Don't skimp the chill times. It's important you wait for at least the times I've mentioned for the best results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any type of mini pretzel will work. The thinner mini pretzels have a better crunch in the crust.
For the best results, allow the pie to chill in the fridge for at least 4-6 hours
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.
- Crust: A prebaked flaky butter crust or graham cracker crust will work for this pie.
- Pie Flavor: To change the flavor of this pie, use any flavor of gelatin.
- Fruit: Use the fruit to match the flavor of any gelatin. Options such as blueberries, raspberries, or lemon will work well
Make-ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Storage - Store the strawberry pie in the fridge for 3 days. Make sure to cover it tightly with plastic wrap to keep it fresh.
Freezer - You can also freeze this pie for up to three months.
I recommend to freeze the pie without the strawberry and pretzel garnish.
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No Bake Strawberry Pie
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Ingredients
Pretzel Crust
- 4 cups miniature pretzels
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
No Bake Strawberry Pie
- ¾ cup boiling water
- 1 (6) ounce box, strawberry gelatin
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh strawberries divided
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream divided
- 1 (7) ounce jar, marshmallow creme
- ⅔ cup whipped cream cheese
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
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Instructions
How to make Pretzel Crust
- Crush 4 cups miniature pretzels in either a food processor with S-blade attached or in a sealable plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush the pretzel.
- To the pretzel mixture, mix in 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted) and ¼ cup granulated sugar until combined.
- Press the pretzel mixture into a 9-inch springform pan to form a crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
How to make No Bake Strawberry Pie
- While the crust is being refrigerated, in a large mixing bowl, combine ¾ cup boiling water, 1 (6) ounce box, strawberry gelatin, and ¼ cup fresh lemon juice Whisk until the gelatin is dissolved in the water.
- Refrigerate the gelatin mixture for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Dice 1 cup strawberries and thinly slice the remaining 1 cup of strawberries, set aside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, use a hand beater with beaters attached to whip 1 cup heavy cream, beat until stiff peaks, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
- To the refrigerated gelatin mixture, using a hand mixer with beaters attached, beat 1 (7) ounce jar, marshmallow creme⅔ cup whipped cream cheese, and ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk into the gelatin mixture. Beat until well blended.
- To the strawberry gelatin mixture, fold in the 1 cup diced strawberries and ⅔ cup whipped cream cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pretzel crust. Refrigerate 4-6 hours to set the pie.
Whipped Cream Topping
- When ready to serve, make the whipped cream topping. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, use a hand mixer with beaters attached, to whip the remaining 1 cup whipping cream with 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar until soft peaks form, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Spread the whipped topping over the pie.
- Garnish with sliced strawberries and more pretzels.
- Slice and serve.
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