Cranberry Pretzel Salad
Make your holiday gatherings memorable with this delightful Cranberry Pretzel Salad. This festive dish features a crunchy pretzel crust that perfectly complements layers of creamy filling and tart cranberry sauce. The unique balance of sweet and salty flavors makes it an irresistible treat for any occasion, from Thanksgiving to Christmas celebrations. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and become a beloved staple at your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 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 (or 2 (3-ounce) boxes cranberry 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, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, brown sugar, and melted butter.
- Press mixture firmly into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish and bake for about 8 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- Prepare gelatin according to package directions; stir in the cranberry sauce and let sit at room temperature until cooled.
- Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth.
- Gently fold in thawed whipped topping until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust, then pour the gelatin layer on top, distributing cranberries evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 275mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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