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Cranberry Pretzel Salad

Cranberry Pretzel Salad – Your New Favorite Holiday Treat

Cranberry Pretzel Salad combines a crunchy crust, creamy filling, and fruity Jello for a delightful holiday dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 6 cups Pretzel Minis Alternatively, use 2 cups of pretzel crumbles.
  • ⅓ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ cup Dark Brown Sugar Packed.
  • ½ cup Salted Butter Melted.
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 1½ cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 brick Cream Cheese 8 oz, very soft.
  • 1 tub Cool Whip 8 oz.
  • ½ tsp Almond Extract Consider substituting with vanilla.
  • ½ tsp Lemon Juice
For the Jello Layer
  • 1½ cups Water For dissolving Jello powder.
  • 1 package Raspberry Jello Powder 6 oz.
  • 1 can Whole Cranberry Sauce 28 oz.
Optional Toppings
  • Whipped Cream For garnish.
  • Extra Pretzels Crushed or whole.
  • Fresh Cranberries For a decorative touch.

Equipment

  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grease a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Crush the pretzel minis into coarse crumbs and mix with granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the dish and chill for 1 hour.
  3. Beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip, almond extract, and lemon juice, then spread over the pretzel crust. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Boil 1½ cups of water, stir in raspberry Jello powder until dissolved, then add whole cranberry sauce. Cool slightly.
  5. Pour the cooled Jello mixture over the cream cheese layer, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours.
  6. Slice into squares and garnish with whipped cream, extra pretzels, or fresh cranberries. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Making the salad a day in advance enhances the flavor and helps with presentation.

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