This 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 this recipe works
- 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.
🔪 Ingredients
- miniature pretzels
- unsalted butter
- white granulated sugar
- boiling water
- strawberry gelatin
- fresh lemon juice
- fresh strawberries
- heavy whipping cream
- marshmallow creme
- whipped cream cheese
- sweetened condensed milk
- granulated white sugar
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🍲 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 the pretzel crust:
Step 1: Crush the pretzels and then mix in the butter and sugar. Press the crust into your 9-inch springform pan and chill for 30 minutes.
How to make the pie:
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl combine the boiling water, gelatin, and lemon juice until completely combined. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes stirring a couple of times.
Step 2: While the crust and gelatin chill In another medium-sized mixing bowl, use a hand beater with beaters attached to whip 1 cup heavy cream to form stiff peaks.
Step 3: Beat together the cream cheese, condensed milk, and marshmallow creme. And, then stir in the gelatin.
Step 4: Fold in the strawberries, gelatin, and whipped cream.
Step 5: Pour the strawberry mixture on top of the crust. And, then top with whipped cream. Garnish with pretzels, and sliced strawberries if desired.
💭 Eileen's Tips for Success
- I like to use a food processor or blender to crush the pretzels. However, you could also use a rolling pin and a freezer bag.
- Make sure that you press the crust down tightly so that your crust is firm enough to hold your pie.
- 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. However, the thinner mini pretzels have a better crunch in the crust.
You will need to allow the pie to chill in the fridge for at least 4-6 hours.
Yes, this pie freezes beautifully. So, feel free to make it a few days in advance and store it in the freezer.
📖 Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
- If you are not a fan of pretzel crust on your strawberry pie, you can use a graham cracker crust instead.
- To change the flavor of this pie you can use any flavor of gelatin.
- You could also add in other fruits such as blueberries or raspberries to vary the flavors.
- A squeeze of lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture would add a bright flavor to your strawberry pie with a pretzel crust.
⭐ How to store, reheat, and freeze
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. However, I recommend that you freeze the pie without the strawberry and pretzel garnish.
🥗 Serving Suggestions
This Grilled Chicken Parm Burger is a light and refreshing meal to make on a warm summer day. Plus, your guests and family will love it.
Dijon Lime Grilled Chicken is another one of my favorite main dishes to make during the summer. It's a healthy meal that is jammed packed full of flavor.
This Orange Fluff Salad is another no bake dessert that's perfect for summer cookouts and parties with your friends and family.
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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 white granulated sugar
No Bake Strawberry Pie
- ¾ cup boiling water
- 1 (6) ounce box, strawberry gelatin
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 pound 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 white sugar
Instructions
How to make Pretzel Crust
- Crush the pretzels either in a food processor or use a sealable plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush the pretzel.
- To the pretzel mixture, mix in butter and 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 the boiling water, gelatin, and lemon juice. Whisk until all dissolved.
- Refrigerate the gelatin mixture for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Meanwhile dice up half the strawberries and slice the other half. Set aside.
- In another medium-sized mixing bowl, use a hand beater with beaters attached to whip 1 cup heavy cream to form stiff peaks, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
- To the refrigerated gelatin mixture, using a hand mixer with beaters attached, beat the marshmallow creme, cream cheese, and sweetened condensed milk into the gelatin mixture until wel blended.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries and whipped cream to the gelatin mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pretzel crust. Refrigerate 4-6 hours to set the pie.
- When ready to serve, make the whipped cream topping by again using a hand mixer with beaters attached, and in a medium-sized mixing bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup of whipping cream with the 1 Tablespoon 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
Notes
- I am not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes
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