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Raspberry Pretzel Salad

April 9, 2014

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 Perfectly sweet and just a little bit salty, this Raspberry Pretzel Salad will have your taste buds pining for more!

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There’s just something about salty sweet desserts that gets me every time. Especially desserts like this Raspberry Pretzel Salad. This recipe has been around FOREVER and it’s one of my favorites. It’s perfect for pretty much any occasion and since it’s made with frozen raspberries, you can make it year-round.

I love that this dessert starts with a pretzel crust. You don’t find those very often and at first glance, this dessert looks like it’s built on a standard graham cracker crust. Not so my friends!

The salty pretzel crust is topped with an amazingly creamy layer made with cream cheese and Cool Whip. You can always sub in whipped cream if you want. It just takes a little longer.

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The next layer is the raspberry Jello layer and it adds such a punch of flavor and sweetness to the salad. This also happens to be Reece’s and Bryce’s favorite layer. Mine too, now that I think about it 🙂 That bright color is what makes this dessert so much fun!

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I took my old recipe and lightened it up a bit and then added a layer of Cool Whip and a sprinkle of crushed pretzels to the top. I think it’s just the update this Raspberry Pretzel Salad needed. This salad is so much fun and you’re going to love the sweet and salty combo!

This dessert salad is the perfect make-ahead dessert for any occasion!

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How To Make Raspberry Pretzel Salad

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Raspberry Pretzel Salad

Perfectly sweet and just a little bit salty, this Raspberry Pretzel Salad will have your taste buds pining for more!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword raspberry pretzel salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 160kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3/4 cup butter melted
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 8 oz light cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 oz Cool Whip 2 containers - I used lite
  • 5.9 oz Raspberry Jello 1 package
  • 2 cups water
  • 16 oz frozen raspberries
  • additional pretzels to crush for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix pretzels, melted butter and sugar together.
  • Press into a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Whip cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in sugar.
  • Stir in one 8 oz container of Cool Whip until thoroughly combined.
  • Spread over cooled pretzel crust.
  • Bring two cups of water to a boil. Dissolve Jello in water.
  • Stir in frozen raspberries. Let mixture become partially jellied before pouring over cream cheese mixture.
  • Chill until firm and set.
  • Top with remaining Cool Whip.
  • Sprinkle on crushed pretzels and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Dawn says

    March 28, 2017 at 3:42 PM

    9×13 pan seems to big. I have tried before an not enough cream layer so jello sets on bottom. Are you sure it is not a 9×9 square pan

    Reply
  2. Salena Nichols says

    April 20, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    I have the crust in the oven and it is very mushy. Could the reason be that I live at 8500 feet elevation? Maybe too much butter? I followed the measurements on the recipe.

    Reply
  3. Amber says

    July 16, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Might I suggest adding a can of drained crushed pineapple to the cream cheese layer. That is the only difference between this recipe and my mom’s and every time I make it, everyone raves about it!

    Reply
  4. Sam M. | Atkinson Drive says

    April 20, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    *eek* I LOVE strawberry pretzel salad, so I can’t wait to try this! 🙂 Thanks for joining the Pinworthy Projects party!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      April 23, 2014 at 12:21 PM

      Thank you Sam!

      Reply
  5. Julie @ This Gal Cooks says

    April 20, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    LOVE this recipe, Trish! The sweet and salty combination is one of my favs!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      April 23, 2014 at 12:22 PM

      Thanks Julie! Mine too!

      Reply
  6. cathy says

    April 15, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    love the twist on a classic dessert and your version looks amazing! So so good! Checking out this sweet delight from the whimsey Wednesday link party!
    Cathy

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      April 23, 2014 at 2:43 PM

      Thank you Cathy! It’s just delicious!

      Reply
  7. Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says

    April 14, 2014 at 11:11 PM

    This raspberry pretzel salad has my mouth watering!! I love the pretzel crust paired with the sweet layers. Sweet and salty is where it’s at!! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Linda Warren says

    April 14, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    This salad looks so refreshing for a warm spring day. I make a similar recipe with lime jello and pineapple. I will have to try this one next. Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays.

    Reply
  9. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

    April 12, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    Nothing beats salty and sweet….and I love the combo of pretzels and raspberries! I would definitely go for this at a shower 🙂 Happy to celebrate Lisa with you!

    Reply
  10. Tanya Schroeder says

    April 11, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Salty sweet combo’s win every time! I love that pretzel crust and using raspberries was such a fabulous idea!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      April 11, 2014 at 7:36 PM

      Me too Tanya! This is SOO good! Definitely worth seconds 🙂

      Reply
  11. Bam's Kitchen says

    April 11, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    I have a weak spot for the sweet and salty craze. I have not had this salad for maybe 15-20 years. Thanks for the fun reminder and a great Easter favorite as well.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      April 11, 2014 at 7:45 PM

      Thank you! It is such a great salad and I’m happy to bring it back!

      Reply
  12. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    April 11, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    You know I have never tried a pretzel salad?? But this one looks amazing- I love the raspberries in it! 🙂 Pinning.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      April 11, 2014 at 7:45 PM

      You must try it Carrie! I know you’ll love it 🙂 Thanks for the pin girl!

      Reply
  13. Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says

    April 10, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    A pretzel crust — that’s something I really need to try! I love sweet-and-salty combinations, so it’s crazy I haven’t tried a pretzel crust yet. Definitely going on my Need to Make List, thanks to you! 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      April 11, 2014 at 7:45 PM

      Yes you do Amy! I know you’ll love it 🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says

    April 10, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Trish, this looks so delicious and it reminds me of summer, pretzel salad is one of my all time favorite summer dish! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      April 11, 2014 at 8:06 PM

      Summer is coming quickly here in Sacramento 🙂 I wish Spring would last just a little bit longer! Thanks for the pin Jenn!

      Reply
  15. Kate says

    April 10, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    Salty, sweet, creamy? I’m in! I tried making a random strawberry pretzel salad recipe once, and I totally messed it up. So, I need to give this idea another shot with a recipe that I can trust!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      April 11, 2014 at 8:08 PM

      Yes give this one a try Kate! It’s super easy and the part where people get messed up is in not letting the jello layer “gel” a bit before pouring it in. If it’s liquid it will just seep through that cream cheese layer and cause a total mess. That’s one of the reasons I added that top layer so it’s all smooth and pretty 🙂

      Reply
  16. Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says

    April 9, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    Beautiful, just beautiful! I love the flavor combination and the lightness of it!

    Reply
  17. marcie says

    April 9, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    Congrats to Lisa! I’ve had raspberry pretzel salad on my bucket list forever and I’ve yet to make it. This looks so great!

    Reply
  18. Ashton says

    April 9, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    Oh Trish! You know the way to my heart… pretzels, cream cheese, and cool whip. Can’t go wrong there!!!!

    Reply
  19. Gina says

    April 9, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Looks amazing- images are stunning as always. I have to ask – how on earth do you get your pieces cut so clean every time?

    Reply
  20. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    April 9, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    Yum! I love pretzel salads like this! Pinned!

    Reply
  21. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

    April 9, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    I love all things sweet and salty! This looks amazing!!

    Reply
  22. Heather @ French Press says

    April 9, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    LOVE the sweet and salty! this is just stunning Trish

    Reply
  23. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    April 9, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Trish this looks amazing! I have never had anything like this!

    Reply
  24. Julie @ Lovely Little Kitchen says

    April 9, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    Trish, this is one of my all time favorite desserts! Love your twist on it… So perfect for Easter!

    Reply
  25. Lisa @ Wine & Glue says

    April 9, 2014 at 6:28 AM

    Thank you Trish!! This was such a great surprise to wake up to!! And this looks amazing! I LOVE myself a pretzel crust 🙂

    Reply

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