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Cranberry Pretzel Salad

Cranberry Pretzel Salad: Festive No-Bake Treat to Savor

Cranberry Pretzel Salad is a delightful no-bake treat that elegantly blurs the lines between sweet and savory.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Pretzel Minis Substitution: Crushed pretzel crumbs create a different texture.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Substitution: Brown sugar offers a deeper flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar Substitution: Light brown sugar can also be used.
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter Prep Note: Melt it before mixing for better consistency.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Note: Make sure it’s soft for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Cool Whip
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Substitution: Vanilla extract is a great alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
For the Jello Layer
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 package Raspberry Jello Powder
  • 1 cup Whole Cranberry Sauce

Equipment

  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush pretzel minis into coarse crumbs and mix with granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, and melted salted butter. Press into a greased 9x13 casserole dish and bake for 10 minutes until golden. Cool completely and chill for 1 hour.
  2. Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, Cool Whip, almond extract, and lemon juice until creamy. Spread evenly over the cooled pretzel crust and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. Boil 2 cups of water, remove from heat, and stir in raspberry Jello powder until dissolved. Mix in whole cranberry sauce. Allow to cool slightly, then pour over the cream cheese filling.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to set.
  5. Slice and serve cold, garnishing with whipped cream or extra pretzel crumbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best freshness, store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and avoid freezing to maintain texture.

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