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Cranberry Pretzel Salad

Cranberry Pretzel Salad: No-Bake Sweet & Salty Holiday Dream

Cranberry Pretzel Salad combines salty pretzel crust, creamy sweet layer, and tart cranberry topping for a festive dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels substitute with gluten-free pretzels for a gluten-free version
  • 1/2 cup butter can use margarine as substitute
  • 1/4 cup sugar adjust to taste
For the Cream Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese ensure at room temperature
  • 8 oz whipped topping can substitute with homemade whipped cream
For the Topping
  • 1 box cranberry gelatin use sugar-free for a lower-calorie option
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce ensure well-drained
  • 1 cup pineapple (drained) can replace with chopped strawberries

Equipment

  • food processor
  • microwave
  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cup
  • spatula
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush the pretzels into fine crumbs, mix with melted butter and sugar.
  2. Press the pretzel mixture into a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then fold in whipped topping.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Dissolve cranberry gelatin in boiling water, let cool, then mix in cranberry sauce and drained pineapple.
  6. Pour the gelatin mixture over the cream layer and chill for at least 4 hours until set.
  7. Garnish with whipped topping or fresh cranberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the pretzel crust is cooled before adding the cream layer to prevent sogginess. Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.

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