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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Bars

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert combining a crunchy salty pretzel crust with creamy layers and fresh strawberry topping, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups salted pretzels, finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 1/2 cups (375ml) whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 package (3 oz or 85g) strawberry Jello mix
  • 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pretzel Crust: Finely crush 3 cups of salted pretzels. In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter. Stir until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
  2. Mix the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups thawed whipped topping. Spread half of this mixture evenly over the chilled pretzel crust.
  3. Prepare and Add the Strawberry Gel Layer: Dissolve 1 package strawberry Jello powder in 1 cup boiling water. Let cool about 15 minutes until not hot but not set. Fold in 1 1/2 cups whipped topping gently. Pour over cream cheese layer and smooth evenly.
  4. Top with Fresh Strawberries: Arrange 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries evenly on top of the strawberry gelatin layer.
  5. Chill Until Set: Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Cut into squares using a sharp knife dipped in hot water and dried between cuts.

Notes

Press the pretzel crust firmly to prevent crumbling. Soften cream cheese properly before mixing. Fold whipped topping gently to keep airiness. Cool Jello mixture before folding in whipped topping to maintain smooth texture. Chill bars overnight for best flavor and clean slicing.

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Keywords: no-bake dessert, strawberry pretzel bars, summer dessert, easy dessert, pretzel crust, creamy dessert, fruity dessert

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