Strawberry Pretzel Salad with Whipped Cream
This Strawberry Pretzel Salad with Whipped Cream is the perfect sweet and salty dessert for parties, holidays, and summer gatherings! Made with a buttery pretzel crust, creamy whipped filling, and fresh strawberry topping, this classic layered dessert is refreshing, easy to make, and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- For the Pretzel Crust:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- For the Strawberry Layer:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix crushed pretzels, butter, and sugar; press into a 9x13-inch pan and bake 10 minutes. Cool.
- Step 2: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla; fold in whipped cream; spread over crust.
- Step 3: Cook sugar, cornstarch, and water until thickened; fold in strawberries; spread over cream layer.
- Step 4: Whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla; spread over strawberry layer.
- Step 5: Refrigerate 3–4 hours before serving.