Strawberry-Pretzel Tart

Strawberry pretzel dessert is a classic we absolutely love. The pretzel crust perfectly compliments the sweet strawberries suspended in Jell-O. Even better is the rich cream cheese layer in the middle. Such a perfect dessert! This dessert also goes by Strawberry Pretzel Salad, which means it's healthy, right??
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Yields: 10 servings

Prep Time: 0 hours 20 mins

Total Time: 2 hours 30 mins 

 

Ingredients

For the Pretzel Crust

2 c. crushed pretzels

3/4 c. (1 1/2 stick) melted butter

1/4 c. granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake Layer

1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened

3/4 c. granulated sugar

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1 c. heavy cream

For the Strawberry Topping

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. water

1 tbsp. cornstarch

1 1/2 tbsp. Strawberry Jell-O mix

1 pt. fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions

1. Make the Pretzel Crust: Preheat oven to 350°. In a large mixing bowl, stir together pretzels, butter and sugar until combined. Transfer to a 10” tart pan and press firmly into pan using the bottom of a measuring cup. Bake 8 minutes and let cool completely.
2. Make the Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla and beat until combined, then add cream and beat until medium peaks form.
3. Spread over cooled pretzel crust.
4. Make the Strawberry Topping: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water and cornstarch and bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, whisking constantly (mixture will thicken), then remove from heat. Add Jell-o and whisk until combined. Let cool 5 minutes.
5. Arrange strawberries in a single layer all over cream cheese layer, then pour Jell-o mixture over, covering each berry. Refrigerate until Jell-o is firm, 2 hours.