Best 6 Orange Pretzel Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful and refreshing dessert experience with Orange Pretzel Salad, a classic combination of sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures. This iconic salad features a base of crushed pretzels, providing a crispy and savory foundation. A layer of creamy and fluffy whipped cream or cream cheese mixture adds a luscious richness, while a layer of juicy and vibrant orange segments offers a burst of citrusy goodness. The salad is then topped with chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, for an extra layer of crunch and flavor.

This collection of Orange Pretzel Salad recipes offers variations to suit different preferences and dietary needs. Find the traditional recipe with whipped cream, a lightened-up version using Greek yogurt, a gluten-free option with almond flour or rice flour pretzels, and a vegan version made with plant-based whipped cream and cream cheese alternatives. Whether you're a fan of the classic or looking for a healthier or allergy-friendly version, these recipes provide a delightful treat for any occasion.

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ORANGE GELATIN PRETZEL SALAD



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Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It's a family favorite that is a slam-dunk at potlucks. -Peggy Boyd, Northport, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 cups finely crushed pretzels
2 cups boiling water
2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups whipped topping
Optional: Additional whipped topping and mandarin oranges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix melted butter and 1 tablespoon sugar; stir in pretzels. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Stir in fruit. Refrigerate until partially set, about 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust., Gently spoon gelatin mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 2-4 hours. To serve, cut into squares. If desired, top with additional whipped topping and oranges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MANDARIN ORANGE PRETZEL SALAD RECIPE



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Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups pretzels sticks (broken into fourths)
1/2 cup butter (melted)
3 Tablespoons sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) package Cool-Whip (non-dairy whipped topping)
1 cup sugar
1 (6 ounce) box orange Jell-o
2 cups boiling water
4 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges (drained)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • For the first layer, combine broken pretzels, melted butter and sugar. Stir together until well blended. Press in 9 x 13 inch baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes. Cool completely.
  • For the second layer, beat sugar and cream cheese together until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip.
  • Spread cream mixture over pretzel layer (be sure to seal the cream cheese layer against the sides of the pan so that the jello mixture will not be able to leak through when added).
  • For the Jell-o layer, mix orange Jell-o and boiling water together until Jello is completely dissolved. Add mandarin oranges and let cool until slightly set.
  • Pour Jell-o over cream cheese layer and refrigerate until firm.
  • Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving

ORANGE GELATIN PRETZEL SALAD



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This is like the strawberry pretzel salad, but uses orange instead for a refreshing change. We really like it!!

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories     Gelatin

Time 2h30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups crushed pretzels
3 teaspoons sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 (3 ounce) packages orange gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine pretzels and 3 teaspoons of sugar;stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add pineapple and oranges. Chill until partially set, about 30 minutes.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Gently spoon gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until firm.
  • Cut into squares. Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.9, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 47.1, Sodium 585, Carbohydrate 54.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 28.7, Protein 5.8

ORANGE PINEAPPLE PRETZEL SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by cecelia26_

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups crushed pretzels
3 tsp. sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 (3 oz.) pkgs. orange jello
2 cups boiling water
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • 1. Combine crushed pretzels and 3 tsp. sugar in a bowl; stir in melted butter. Press into a 13 x 9 baking dish and bake at 350 for 10 minutes. 2. While the pretzel layer is cooling, mix the jello with boiling water and stir until jello is dissolved. Add mandarin oranges and pineapple and set aside to cool. 3. Mix together cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar. Fold in whipped topping and spread over the pretzel layer making sure to push the cream cheese layer to the edges so that the jello layer won't leak through. 4. With a ladle or large spoon, carefully spoon the jello mixture onto the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until firm.

ORANGE PRETZEL SALAD



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This Jello dessert is one of my personal favorites, and always gets great reviews when anyone tries it. I actually prefer this over the Strawberry pretzel salad. The recipe is another from my Taste of Home - Aug/Sept 2007 magazine..been tested and approved by my friends and family. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c crushed pretzels
3 tsp plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided
3/4 c butter, melted
2 pkg (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
2 c boiling water
2 can(s) (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained
1 can(s) ( 11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 c whipped topping, thawed
additional whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine pretzels and 3 teaspoons sugar; stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 2. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add pineapple and oranges. Chill until partially set, about 30 minutes.
  • 3. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Gently spoon gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until firm.
  • 4. Cut into squares. Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired.

PINEAPPLE ORANGE PRETZEL SALAD



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This is really more of a desert, it is light and refreshing.

Provided by Vaughn Curry

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 c crushed pretzels
3/4 c melted margarine or butter
41/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
8 oz cream cheese
8 oz cool whip
1 c granulated sugar
6 oz orange jello
2 c boiling water
20oz can(s) crushed pineapple in own juice

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray 13x9 glass baking dish. Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 4Tbs. Sugar. Press evenly into bottom of prepared pan. Bake for10 minutes. Remove to cool completely.
  • 2. Combine softened cream cheese and remaining sugar, mix with hand mixer until smooth. Add Cool whip and mix til blended. Spread mixture over cooled pretzel crust. Refrigerate.
  • 3. Mix boiling water and Jello in separate bowl til dissolved and stir in pineapple. Refrigerate until slightly thickened. Spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set.
  • 4. May use other combinations of fruit and jello. May use artificial, granulated sweetener to replace sugar.

Tips:

  • To make sure your pretzel crust is evenly coated in butter, use a pastry brush to spread it on.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can crush the pretzels in a resealable plastic bag using a rolling pin.
  • For a creamier filling, use softened cream cheese instead of cold cream cheese.
  • If you want a sweeter filling, add more powdered sugar to taste.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, assemble it and then cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Orange pretzel salad is a classic dessert made with a pretzel crust, a cream cheese filling, and a topping of whipped cream and mandarin oranges. It's a sweet, tangy, and refreshing dessert, and it's perfect for any occasion. You can assemble the salad in just a few minutes using simple ingredients, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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