Strawberry Pretzel Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

This Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Cake is a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors, featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and a vibrant strawberry topping. It’s a perfect dessert for gatherings and special occasions.

The recipe is simple to follow and requires no baking, making it an easy addition to your dessert repertoire. While this recipe focuses on the Strawberry Pretzel Cake, it can also complement a savory chicken recipe served alongside.

No-Bake Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Cake

This dessert features a salty pretzel crust layered with a sweet cream cheese filling and topped with a fresh strawberry gelatin mixture. The preparation time is approximately 30 minutes, and it requires chilling time to set, serving around 12 people.

Ingredients

2 cups crushed pretzels
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipped topping
1 package (6 oz) strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Instructions

Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
Make the Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until well combined. Spread this mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
Prepare the Topping: In another bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the sliced strawberries. Allow it to cool slightly before pouring it over the cream cheese layer.
Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or until the gelatin is fully set.
Serve: Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the combination of flavors and textures!