Cranberry Pretzel Salad
Create a festive Cranberry Pretzel Salad that’s sure to be the star of your holiday gatherings! This delightful dessert features a crunchy pretzel crust that perfectly contrasts with the sweet and creamy layers, topped off with a tart cranberry jello mixture. Ideal for potlucks, family dinners, or special occasions, this eye-catching dish showcases vibrant colors and textures that everyone will adore. Easy to prepare and perfect for make-ahead convenience, it saves you time while allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve it chilled for a refreshing treat that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups crushed pretzels
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¾ cup melted butter
- 1 (6-ounce) box instant raspberry gelatin
- 1 (14-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish and bake for 8 minutes. Cool completely.
- Prepare raspberry gelatin according to package instructions and stir in cranberry sauce until blended. Allow to cool at room temperature for about an hour.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until creamy. Fold in whipped topping until fully combined.
- Pour cooled gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer, distributing cranberries evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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