Are you looking for a delightful dessert dish to impress your friends and family? Look no further than the Pretzel Salad, a delightful combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This unique salad features layers of crushed pretzels, pudding, whipped cream, and chopped nuts, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Our article offers three variations of this classic recipe, each with its own unique twist: the Classic Pretzel Salad, the Chocolate Pretzel Salad, and the Peanut Butter Pretzel Salad. Whether you prefer a traditional flavor profile or something more indulgent, we have a Pretzel Salad recipe that will satisfy your cravings. Say goodbye to boring desserts and embrace the irresistible goodness of Pretzel Salad today!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SALAD
It is a dessert, but isn't too sweet, nor too salty. It is really pretty when you put it in a clear ovenproof dish.
Provided by BETILDA
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Stir together crushed pretzels, melted butter and 3 tablespoons sugar; mix well and press mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until set. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl cream together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture onto cooled crust.
- Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in still frozen strawberries and allow to set briefly. When mixture is about the consistency of egg whites, pour and spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 441.7 mg, Sugar 38.3 g
OLD-FASHIONED STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SALAD
A cool strawberry gelatin salad with a cream cheese middle and pretzel crust.
Provided by Susan Saunders
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Time 1h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cream butter or margarine with the brown sugar. Mix in the pretzels and pat mixture into the bottom of one 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water and stir in the strawberries. Chill until partially thickened.
- In a small bowl beat the cream cheese and white sugar together until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream. Spread mixture over the top of the cooled crust, making sure to seal the edges. Chill then pour the gelatin mixture over he cream cheese layer. Chill until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.5 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Cholesterol 61.2 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 602.7 mg, Sugar 45.9 g
RASPBERRY PRETZEL SALAD
Easy enough for weeknights and pretty enough for the potluck, this raspberry twist on our Strawberry-Pretzel Salad is irresistible.
Provided by By Annalise Sandberg
Categories Dessert
Time 3h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In medium bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix Crust ingredients. Press into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on cooling rack.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
- Spread raspberries over filling; pour cooled gelatin on top. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or until firm. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 40 g, TransFat 1/2 g
PRETZEL SALAD
This is an easy and decorative three layer salad consisting of a pretzel crust, a cream cheese center and a strawberry Jell-O topping. It's just plain delicious.
Provided by Susan
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Time 4h53m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels, margarine and sugar.
- Press crushed pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven 8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Blend together the cream cheese and sugar. Fold in whipped topping and spread evenly over cooled pretzel mixture.
- In a medium bowl, dissolve the strawberry flavored gelatin in boiling water. Mix in strawberries and set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
- Pour gelatin mixture over cream cheese mixture and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 324.2 mg, Sugar 23.6 g
ORANGE GELATIN PRETZEL SALAD
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
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.
JUDY'S STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SALAD
This three-layer salad includes a pretzel crust, cream cheese center, and strawberry top.
Provided by Tom Quinlin
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Time 2h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together the pretzels, 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the gelatin mix and boiling water. Mix in frozen strawberries, and stir until thawed. Pour over cream cheese mixture in pan. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 53.7 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 327.2 mg, Sugar 33.6 g
MANDARIN ORANGE PRETZEL SALAD RECIPE
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
STRAWBERRY LIME PRETZEL SALAD
I gave a classic salad a holiday twist by making green, white and red layers. The combination of salty, sweet, creamy in this strawberry-lime pretzel dessert and fruity is always a hit! -Renee Conneally, Northville, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Mix melted butter and sugar; stir in pretzels. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, for lime layer, in a large bowl, add boiling water to lime gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Refrigerate until partially set, about 1 hour. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add cooled lime gelatin mixture; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; if desired, add green food coloring. Spread over crust. Refrigerate until set but not firm, 25-30 minutes. , For cream cheese layer, in a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over lime layer. Refrigerate until set., For strawberry layer, in a large bowl, add boiling water to strawberry gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Refrigerate until partially set, about 1 hour. Stir in strawberries. Gently spoon over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 2-4 hours. To serve, cut into squares. If desired, top with additional whipped topping and miniature pretzels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 25g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PRETZEL JELLO SALAD
I got this recipe from a friend Lynn when we hosted a BBQ for our families (we shared an apartment a few years after college). My family loved this recipe. It's perfect for summer and eating outside, but wait to bring it out into the heat until you are ready to eat.
Provided by karen
Categories Gelatin
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place pretzels in ziplock bag and crush into small pieces using rolling pin. Measure pretzels after crushing.
- Mix together pretzels, 3 tbsp sugar, and butter.
- Pat pretzel mixture into a 9 x 11 pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- When the crust is cool, mix cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and Cool Whip together and spread on crust.
- Bring 2 cups water to a boil and stir in strawberry Jello. Add cold water and mix well.
- Add strawberries.
- Let mixture set until slightly thickened, then pour over cream cheese mixture.
- Refrigerate until jello is firm.
PINEAPPLE PRETZEL SALAD
This recipe is made with pineapple instead of strawberries.
Provided by Erin
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place crushed pretzels in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour melted butter carefully over top. Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes.
- Cream together cream cheese and sugar. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust. Combine pineapple and pudding mix. Spread over whipped topping layer. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 308.2 mg, Sugar 23.5 g
PRETZEL CRUSTED CHICKEN NUGGETS SALAD
Steps:
- For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet and spray the rack with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Combine the mayo, mustard, Parmesan, garlic powder and a few turns of pepper in a large bowl. Add the pretzels to a separate bowl or large shallow dish. Coat the chicken all over in the mayo mixture, then the crushed pretzels, and transfer to the wire rack, spacing it out evenly. Spray the chicken with cooking spray and bake until fully cooked, with an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 12 to 18 minutes.
- For the dressing: Combine the yogurt, Parmesan, oil, mustard, Worcestershire, pepper, salt, garlic, lemon juice and zest in a bowl and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- For the salad: Toss together the kale, Parmesan and radishes in a large bowl. Top with the avocado slices, chicken and more shaved Parm as desired.
ORANGE GELATIN PRETZEL SALAD
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
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
EASY PINEAPPLE PRETZEL SALAD
Can be used for a party dip for pretzels or a side salad depending on your choice. I usually double this recipe for parties. If you want to use for a dip for pretzels, one batch should be enough. I recommend crushing the pretzels using a rolling pin. I recommend not to add pretzel mixture to pineapple mixture until ready to serve.
Provided by Deb K
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar together in a bowl; add pineapple and mix well. Fold whipped topping into pineapple mixture; refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Combine pretzels, butter, and 1/3 cup sugar in a bowl until evenly coated; spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pretzel mixture holds together like toffee, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove pan from oven and cool. Break pretzel mixture into pieces and mix into pineapple mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 281.9 mg, Sugar 25.1 g
PRETZEL SALAD
Make and share this Pretzel Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chris R.
Categories Pineapple
Time 40m
Yield 15-18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using a food processor or blender, crumb the pretzels until fine.
- Mix pretzels, melted butter, and 1/4 C sugar.
- Press into 9 x 13 pan.
- Bake 10 minutes@ 350 degrees.
- Cool.
- Blend cream cheese, 1 C sugar, and whipped topping.
- Spread on cooled pretzel layer.
- Bring pineapple juice to a boil.
- Dissolve jello in hot pineapple juice.
- Add strawberries with juice and stir until thawed and jello is partially set.
- Spread over cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Cut into squares to serve.
STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SALAD PAULA DEEN
Make and share this Strawberry Pretzel Salad Paula Deen recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Dessert
Time 42m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- For the crust, mix the pretzels, butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar.
- Press this mixture into a 9 x 13 inch pan and bake for 7 minutes.
- Set aside and allow to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 3/4 cup of sugar.
- Fold in the whipped topping, and spread over the cooled crust.
- Refrigerate until well chilled.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water, and allow to cool slightly.
- Add the strawberries and pineapple, and pour over the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until serving time.
- To serve, cut slices and serve with a dollop of whipped topping or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.7, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 99.8, Sodium 1155.4, Carbohydrate 85.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 35.2, Protein 10.8
ORANGE PINEAPPLE PRETZEL SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by cecelia26_
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
MIXED BERRY PRETZEL SALAD
This mixed frozen berry salad is a delicious, fruity dessert that is sweet and salty at the same time. Be careful to follow the instructions exactly, or it will not come out looking nice.
Provided by Fencerchick2010
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Time 2h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix crushed pretzels, margarine, and 3 tablespoons sugar together in a bowl. Press into a 9x9-inch baking dish in a flat layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove and let cool thoroughly, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Cream 1 cup sugar with cream cheese in a bowl; fold in whipped topping. Spread on top of cooled crust.
- Mix strawberry and raspberry gelatin mixes with boiling water until thoroughly dissolved. Stir in frozen berries until distributed. Pour over whipped topping mixture. Chill until set, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 312.9 mg, Sugar 43.1 g
ORANGE PRETZEL SALAD
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
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.
RED, WHITE AND BLUE PRETZEL SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mix the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Evenly spread the mixture on a baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- Divide the pretzel mixture among 6 mini trifle dishes and flatten in an even layer.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, whipped topping, and powdered sugar until completely smooth. Divide among the mini trifle dishes (on top of the pretzel layer) and spread with the back of a spoon.
- In a medium bowl, dissolve the Jell-O in 2 cups of boiling water. Allow to slightly cool. Stir in the fresh berries and crushed pineapple. Divide among the mini trifle dishes (on top of the cream layer) and spread evenly. Allow to chill in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap, until set, about 3 hours. Garnish with a dollop of whipped topping. Enjoy!
CRANBERRY PRETZEL SALAD RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by jolofson
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Note: The 3rd layer can be mixed first and set in the refrigerator while other layers are being prepared. Just don't forget it and leave it too long; you don't want it to congeal. Preheat oven to 350°F. 1st layer: In a bowl, mix the crushed pretzels, butter and 1 tablespoon sugar together. Press mixture into the bottom of a large flat baking dish. Bake 8 minutes at 350°F. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. 2nd layer: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, Cool Whip, and 1/2 cup sugar. Spread mixture on top of cooled crust. 3rd layer: In a bowl, mix the Jello, cranberry sauce and boiling water. Cool and pour over second layer. Place int he refrigerator to set (about 2 to 4 hours).
Tips:
- Use a good quality pretzel: The pretzels you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad. Look for pretzels that are fresh and have a good crunch.
- Don't overcook the bacon: Bacon is best when it's cooked until it's crispy, but not overcooked. If you overcook the bacon, it will be tough and chewy.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the almonds: Slicing the almonds with a sharp knife will help to keep them from becoming crushed. You can also use a food processor to slice the almonds, but be careful not to over-process them.
- Use a light hand when mixing the salad: Over-mixing the salad will cause the pretzels to become soggy. Gently toss the salad until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Serve the salad immediately: Pretzel salad is best when served immediately after it's made. If you need to make the salad ahead of time, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Just be sure to bring it to room temperature before serving.
Conclusion:
Pretzel salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover pretzels and bacon, and it's always a hit with a crowd. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe to try, give pretzel salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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