Raspberry Pretzel Salad A Sweet Delight for Summer Gatherings

Raspberry Pretzel Salad A Sweet Delight combines sweet and salty flavors for the perfect summer dessert.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 4

Total Time 4 30

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Crust

2 cups pretzels can opt for gluten-free if needed
3/4 cups granulated sugar or sugar substitute
1/2 cups butter can swap in vegan butter for dairy-free version

For the Filling

8 oz cream cheese or dairy-free cream cheese for lactose-free
8 oz Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream

For the Topping

1 pkg raspberry gelatin can experiment with other flavors
1 cup fresh raspberries consider using strawberries or blueberries

Equipment

Mixing bowl
electric mixer
spatula
9x13 baking dish

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Crush pretzels, mix with melted butter and sugar, transfer to greased baking dish, bake for 10 minutes, and let cool.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then fold in Cool Whip for a fluffy mixture.
Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled pretzel crust, ensuring even coverage.
Prepare raspberry gelatin according to package instructions, let cool, then stir in fresh raspberries.
Pour raspberry mixture over cream cheese layer, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours.
Slice into squares or triangles for serving, garnish with fresh raspberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Prepare a day in advance for better flavor development. Refrigerate for a full 4 hours to guarantee it sets firmly.

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