The Best Strawberry Pretzel Pie

Strawberry Pretzel Pie is an unbelievably delicious dessert that combines both salty and sweet to make and tasty treat that some call a pie and some call a salad. I call it I must eat now.  I keep the calories down by using both low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping.

The best strawberry pretzel pie recipe is one that I had many years ago at a picnic at a friend's place in Texas. I was invited to a family party when I was a flight attendant and I fell in love with this pretzel salad recipe. I loved that there is everything in this yummy strawberry pretzel salad.

The salty pretzel bottom is perfectly paired with the creamy cheese cake and strawberries.

Start your meal with my Chicken Asparagus Salad! My yummy Irish Coffee would be great alongside this strawberry pretzel dessert! Another of my favorite desserts is my Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake!

Another delicious salad you will love is our Watergate Salad! It is super festive and a classic.

Is this a strawberry pretzel dessert recipe or a strawberry pretzel salad recipe?

According to my Texas friends who first shared this amazing "dessert" with me, the origins of this salad came from a time when Jello was used a lot in recipes and they were called salads. Not to date myself, but who cares as I love life and every day is a great day to wake up...back to jello. I do agree, as a child in the 70s, we had all sorts of recipes where jello was involved. I am so glad this tasty recipe has persevered. 

Can this pie be made ahead and how long can I keep this strawberry pretzel pie in the refrigerator?

I generally make this pie a day ahead of eating it and keep in the fridge. I don't have a lot of experience with leftover strawberry pie but this is best eaten within 1 day after making it. I doubt you will have too many leftovers.

What alternatives to the low-fat cream cheese, fat-free whip topping, and frozen strawberries can be used without substituting flavor for this strawberry pretzel dessert recipe?

I try to cook the lowest amount of fat and calories without sacrificing flavor. The recipe as written works for me. I prefer using True Whip Topping for its natural ingredients. Low-fat whipped topping can be used. Full-fat whipped topping also works. As does full-fat cream cheese. I saw no difference with either.

Tips to make the Best Strawberry Pretzel Pie:

• The bottom pretzel layer should have the pretzel chopped but not crumbled. You want a crunchier crust.
• It is imperative to allow each layer before adding another layer.
• To ensure a crispy pretzel crust, make sure the cream cheese layer completely covers the pretzel crust so the jello layer does not seep through to the crust
• After making the cream cheese layer and topping the pretzel layer, refrigerate for at least 60 minutes before adding the strawberry jello layer.
• Once the strawberry and jello layer is added, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• This salad is best made and served the same day.
  
  

How To Make The Best Strawberry Pretzel Pie:

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Crush pretzels in a plastic bag, not too small, coarse pieces of pretzels.
• Combine with sugar and melted butter.

• Place the pretzel crust into the bottom of a 13 x 9 pie crust.

• Bake the crust for 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

• Mix the cream cheese, sugar, and whipped topping together.

• Spread on the cooled pretzel crust and place the baking dish in the refrigerator to set the cheese mixture. * It is very important to spread the cream cheese mixture over the entire pretzel crust. This will ensure that the jello layer will not seep through and make a soggy crust! Keep chilled until ready to add the strawberry gelatin layer, at least 30 minutes.

• In a medium bowl, combine the strawberry gelatin and hot water, dissolve gelatin. Add the sliced frozen strawberries and let set for about 10 minutes. If using fresh strawberries, place in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.

• Cover the chilled cream cheese crust with the jello topping. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.

• Once the pretzel salad recipe/strawberry pretzel dessert recipe has chilled, it is ready to serve.
•   This dessert is best served the same day. Any longer and the pretzel crust will get soggy.

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