{"id":41160,"date":"2018-12-01T08:00:11","date_gmt":"2018-12-01T15:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/natashaskitchen.com\/?p=41160"},"modified":"2018-12-17T12:52:40","modified_gmt":"2018-12-17T19:52:40","slug":"strawberry-pretzel-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/natashaskitchen.com\/strawberry-pretzel-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe (VIDEO)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strawberry Pretzel Salad<\/strong> is always a hit at parties. It’s dangerously good! The combination of sweet, salty and tart make it irresistible. This layered strawberry pretzel dessert is loved by adults and kids.<\/p>\n

Jello recipes are the perfect potluck dessert because they keep well and are easy to make which is why this Strawberry Pretzel salad is so popular during the holidays. Our\u00a0jello cake<\/a> and classic\u00a0raspberry pretzel jello<\/a> are also reader favorites this time of year.<\/p>\n

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Why is it Called “Pretzel Salad”?<\/h2>\n

There is a massive debate on Facebook as to why this is called a “salad” and it really is a passionate debate<\/a> (very entertaining to read). can a pretzel jello salad be a salad? I just want to put it out there that I did NOT name this dish. So, what do you think: Salad? or Dessert?<\/p>\n

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Can I Substitute Cool Whip?<\/h3>\n

Cool Whip provides the best results because it doesn’t soften the pretzels and keeps better overnight. You may substitute with more natural version like “True Whip<\/strong>“.<\/p>\n

If using\u00a0whipped cream<\/strong> (by beating\u00a01 cup\u00a0heavy whipping cream until stiff and fluffy) and although this substitution tastes good, it softens the pretzel crust so the crust isn’t as crisp. If using whipped cream, add 2\/3 cup sugar to the cream cheese to reach the same sweetness and refrigerate the cream portion for 45 minutes for it to set better.<\/p>\n

\"Ingredients<\/p>\n

What Kind of Pretzels are Best for Pretzel Jello?<\/h2>\n

Use small, SALTED pretzels (either sticks or traditional pretzel twists). Salted hard pretzels add the salty element which is surprising but so good. Smaller pretzels are easier to crush and measure.<\/p>\n

Tips for Strawberry Pretzel Salad:<\/h2>\n
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  • Dissolve the jello according to recipe instructions (NOT package instructions)<\/li>\n
  • Use softened cream cheese and thaw cool whip in the refrigerator<\/li>\n
  • Measure 2 1\/2 cups of whole pretzels<\/li>\n
  • Spread cream portion all the way<\/em> to the edges for a tight seal before adding jello<\/li>\n
  • Pour room temperature<\/em> jello gently over the top to prevent cracks in the cream layer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Watch How to Make Strawberry Pretzel Salad:<\/h2>\n

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