This is a generations-old recipe that is perfect if you love that sweet and salty flavor combo. The salty pretzel crust, creamy filling and tangy sweet strawberry topping make it one of our favorite desserts. It’s traditionally made with frozen strawberries, and it’s good either way, but it’s better with fresh strawberries.

Click here for the original recipe.

Any time is a good time to celebrate with your favorite strawberry dessert. (Southern Bite)

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Prep time: 1 hour

Cook time: 15 minutes

Total time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed pretzels (not too fine)
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ¾ cup butter, melted
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 (6-ounce) package strawberry instant gelatin mix
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 (16-ounce) container fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• Or 2 (16-ounce) containers frozen sliced strawberries, thawed

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, granulated sugar and butter.
• Mix well.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and press it evenly to form a crust.
• Bake for 15 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
  

  Strawberry fans will be all in with this tangy recipe. (Southern Bite)

• In a medium bowl, use a mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth.
• Add the powdered sugar and mix well. Fold in the thawed whipped topping.
• Once the crust has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over it.
• Chill in the refrigerator.
• In a large bowl, whisk the gelatin mix with the boiling water until dissolved.
• Add the strawberries. (If using frozen berries, there’s no need to thaw them.)
• Chill the mixture until it thickens to the consistence of egg whites, then pour over the cream cheese layer.
• Chill until set. Slice and serve.

This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out The Southern Bite Cookbook.