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Creamy Strawberry Pretzel Salad Cheesecake Bites

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring a salty pretzel crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a fresh strawberry gelatin topping. Perfect for potlucks and parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels (about 5 oz / 140 g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (85 g)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225 g)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 1 package (6 oz / 170 g) strawberry-flavored gelatin (Jell-O or similar)
  • 2 cups boiling water (480 ml)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped (300 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels and granulated sugar. Pour in melted butter and stir until evenly coated and crumbly. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes to set crust and let cool completely. (Alternatively, refrigerate crust for 30 minutes to firm up if skipping baking.)
  2. Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved (about 2 minutes). Let cool to room temperature but not set. Stir in chopped fresh strawberries. Pour mixture gently over cooled pretzel crust and refrigerate for about 1 hour until gelatin is mostly set but still tacky.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture without deflating.
  4. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over the strawberry gelatin layer once it is set but tacky. Smooth the top with a spatula. Cover pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow layers to fully set and flavors to meld.
  5. Cut dessert into bite-sized squares or rectangles using a sharp knife dipped in hot water and dried between cuts. Serve chilled.

Notes

Chill the bites long enough for perfect slicing and layer holding. Use fresh strawberries to avoid excess moisture. For clean cuts, dip knife in hot water and dry between slices. Baking the crust yields best texture but can be skipped by refrigerating crust to firm up. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with coconut-based alternatives. Gluten-free pretzels can be used for gluten-free option.

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