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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe with Homemade Whipped Topping

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy homemade whipped cream cheese filling, and a fresh strawberry topping. Perfect for potlucks and parties with a delightful salty-sweet balance.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pretzels, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Crush 2 cups of pretzels until they resemble coarse crumbs. In a medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels with 3 tablespoons sugar and 6 tablespoons melted butter until combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup cold heavy cream with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Spread this filling evenly over the chilled pretzel crust. Return to the fridge.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1/2 cup water. Stir over medium heat until thickened and glossy (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Gently fold in 4 cups fresh sliced strawberries. Spread this fruit topping evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow layers to set and flavors to meld.
  5. Slice into squares and serve chilled. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices.

Notes

Use cold heavy cream for best whipping results. Crush pretzels to pea-sized bits to avoid soggy crust. Chill the dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices. For vegan or gluten-free versions, substitute dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream, and use almond flour instead of pretzels.

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Keywords: no-bake dessert, strawberry pretzel salad, homemade whipped topping, easy dessert, potluck dessert, creamy dessert, pretzel crust

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