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pretzel salad pie

This No-Bake Strawberry Pretzel Salad Pie turns the popular Jell-O salad recipe into a pie! No bake cheesecake, pretzel crust, and strawberry topping!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups finely crushed pretzels (about 3 cups pretzel twists)
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened, full-fat block
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
  • 1 can strawberry pie filling (20 ounce) (or use fresh sliced strawberries)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Make the crust: stir finely crushed pretzels and sugar with melted butter. Press into a 9” pie plate. Chill until ready to fill.
  2. Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whisk or fold in whipped topping until no lumps remain. Spread in prepared crust.
  3. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
  4. When ready to serve: top with strawberry pie filling or chopped strawberries.

Notes

Store this pie in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended as the crust might get soggy.