Best 4 Pretzel Salad Ii Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with Pretzel Salad II, a delightful dessert that combines the sweet and salty elements to create a truly unique and unforgettable experience. This classic American dish features a luscious pretzel crust, a creamy filling, and a topping of whipped cream and chopped pretzels.

In this article, we present two variations of this beloved treat - the classic Pretzel Salad II and a luscious Chocolate Pretzel Salad. Both recipes offer a detailed step-by-step guide, ensuring that even novice bakers can create this delightful dessert with ease.

The first recipe, Classic Pretzel Salad II, embodies the essence of this iconic dish. It begins with a simple yet flavorful pretzel crust, made from crushed pretzels and melted butter, that forms a sturdy base for the creamy filling. The filling is a delightful blend of cream cheese, sugar, and milk, which is combined with whipped cream to create a light and airy texture. Finally, a generous topping of whipped cream and chopped pretzels adds the perfect finishing touch, creating a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite.

The second recipe, Chocolate Pretzel Salad, takes this classic dessert to a whole new level with the addition of rich and decadent chocolate. The pretzel crust remains the same, providing a solid foundation for the luscious chocolate filling. This filling is a delightful combination of cream cheese, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder, which is then combined with whipped cream to achieve a velvety smooth texture. The final touch is, of course, a generous sprinkling of chopped pretzels, adding a delightful crunch and a touch of saltiness to balance the sweetness of the chocolate.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

PRETZEL SALAD



Pretzel Salad image

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

2 cups crushed pretzels
¾ cup margarine, melted
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¾ cup white sugar
4 ½ ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
2 cups boiling water
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries

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

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT



Strawberry Pretzel Dessert image

Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck. -Aldene Belch, Flint, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups crushed pretzels (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
2 cups whipped topping
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
TOPPING:
2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
Optional: Additional whipped topping and pretzels

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat whipped topping, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spread over pretzel crust. Refrigerate until chilled. , For topping, dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a large bowl. Stir in sweetened strawberries; chill until partially set. Carefully spoon over filling. Chill until firm, 4-6 hours. Cut into squares; if desired, serve with additional whipped topping and pretzels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PRETZEL SALAD



Pretzel Salad image

Salty & sweet...the best of both worlds! I've made this dish for Christmas, teachers, and work parties and boy is it popular! It's the dessert you'll crave.

Provided by Betsy Reader

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c crushed pretzels
3/4 c melted butter, unsalted
4 Tbsp white sugar
8 oz cream cheese
1 c white sugar
9 oz cool whip
6 oz strawberry jello
3/4 c boiling water
10 oz frozen, sliced strawberries

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400
  • 2. Mix crushed pretzels, butter & 4 T sugar in large bowl. Pat into 9 by 13 inch pan and bake for 8 minutes. Cool.
  • 3. Beat cream cheese & 1 cup sugar in large bowl until smooth. Fold cool whip into mixture. Spread into cooled pretzel crust.
  • 4. Prepare jello using 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir frozen strawberries into jello and immediately pour onto cream layer.
  • 5. Refridgerate 4 hours until set.

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SALAD



Strawberry Pretzel Salad image

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

2 cups crushed pretzels
¾ cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored Jell-O®
2 cups boiling water
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries

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

Tips:

  • For a softer pretzel salad, use more butter or margarine.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch pan, you can use two 8-inch square pans.
  • Be sure to let the salad cool completely before serving so that the pudding has time to set.
  • You can use any type of pudding mix for this recipe, but chocolate and vanilla are the most popular.
  • For a more decadent dessert, you can add a layer of whipped cream or ice cream to the top of the salad.
  • Pretzel salad is a versatile dessert that can be served for any occasion. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family gatherings.

Conclusion:

Pretzel salad is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its sweet and salty combination of flavors, it's sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a delicious and simple dessert, give pretzel salad a try.

Related Topics