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Cranberry Pretzel Salad

Cranberry Pretzel Salad is a delightful dessert that combines sweet and salty flavors with a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese, and a tart cranberry topping.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Pretzel Crust
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for the crust)
Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Cranberry Topping
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for the cranberry layer)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 package raspberry gelatin (3-ounce)
  • 2 cups boiling water

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix well and press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool completely.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and spread over the cooled pretzel crust.
  3. In a saucepan, combine chopped cranberries, granulated sugar, and water. Heat over medium heat until boiling, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in raspberry gelatin and boiling water until dissolved. Allow to cool slightly before pouring over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalProtein: 2gSodium: 200mg

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