Description

Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of strawberry pretzel squares. This crowd-pleasing dessert features a salty-sweet pretzel crust topped with a rich, creamy strawberry layer and finished off with fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for summer gatherings or any occasion, these squares are a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for more!

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups crushed pretzels
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup whipped topping
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown; let cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust and layer with sliced strawberries.
In a saucepan, cook remaining strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar until bubbly; pour over the layered dessert.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into squares.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square (85g)
Calories: 250
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: For added flavor, substitute strawberries with blueberries or raspberries. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; serve chilled.