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Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Bars

Nettie
Salty, sweet, creamy, fruity — these strawberry pretzel dessert bars are pure retro dessert perfection with a modern texture upgrade thanks to finely chopped strawberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
chilling 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 251 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Pretzel Crust

Cream Cheese Layer

Strawberry Layer

  • 1 6 oz box strawberry gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 16 oz frozen sliced strawberries pulsed briefly in food processor

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press into 9×13 dish and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust, sealing edges.
  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water and cool 10–15 minutes. Pulse frozen strawberries in food processor 6–10 times to chop. Stir into gelatin and pour over cream layer.
  • Refrigerate at least 4 hours before slicing.

Notes

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Storage Notes

Refrigerate up to 2 days for best texture. Not freezer-friendly.
Optional Strawberry Tip: Pulsing the frozen sliced strawberries in a food processor 6–10 times breaks them into small pieces for a smoother topping and cleaner slices. Totally optional, but great for presentation and serving trays.
Pretzel Crushing Tip: Crushing pretzels in a zip-top bag with a meat mallet is fast, mess-free, and gives more control over crumb texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 181mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 470IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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