Strawberry Pretzel Pie

overhead view of strawberry pretzel jello recipe with mint leaves on top on a white dessert plate with a spoon on top of plate with strawberries on the handle

5 from 3 votes

A perfect dessert to bring to any potluck, bbq, picnic or family gathering. This salty/sweet dessert is always a hit with family and friends.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword strawberry pretel pie

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Refrigerate 2

Total Time 23

Servings servings

Calories 313kcal

Author Eileen Ann Kelly

Ingredients

Pretzel Crust

2 cups crushed mini pretzel Note 1
1¼ sticks unsalted butter (melted)
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar

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8 ounces cream cheese
½ cup granulated sugar
12 ounces thawed whipped topping

Jello Topping

2(3) ounce packages, strawberry gelatin
2 cups hot water
16 ounces frozen sliced strawberries do not defrost

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Instructions

How to Make the Pretzel Crust

Preheat oven to 400F.
Combine 2 cups crushed mini pretzel 1¼ sticks unsalted butter (melted)1 Tablespoon granulated sugar. Press into a 9x13-inch pie pan. Place in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Pretzel crust should be cooked all the way through. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

How To Make Cream Cheese Filling

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, use a hand mixer with beaters attached and cream together 8 ounces cream cheese and ½ cup granulated sugar until smooth. Fold in 12 ounces thawed whipped topping and mix to combine.
Spread over the completely cooked pretzel crust. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill the ingredients.

How To Make Strawberry Jello Topping

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix 2(3) ounce packages, strawberry gelatin and 2 cups hot water. Stir to dissolve all the gelatin. Add 16 ounces frozen sliced strawberrieslet sit for 10 minutes.
Pour the strawberry gelatin mixture over the cream cheese mixture. Place the strawberry pretzel pie in the refrigerator. Let chill and set for at least 2 hours before serving.
Slice and serve.

Notes

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Note 1: I used mini pretzels. The measurements are made after the pretzels are crushed.

In this recipe, I use sugar-free strawberry gelatin, but strawberry gelatin can be used.
I often use True Whip topping as it is better for you than whipped topping. Any whipped topping of your choice can be used.
If serving outdoors, I place the pie pan on a tray of ice to keep these ingredients cool.
This pie is best eaten on the day it is made or the following day.
If using freshly sliced strawberries, place the Jello mixture in the refrigerator to cool for about 15 minutes so it is jiggly but not set before pouring over the cream cheese mixture.

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