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Cranberry Pretzel Salad

Make this festive cranberry pretzel salad for the holidays! The salty pretzel crust is the perfect balance to the sweet and creamy layers. Cranberry sauce gives it a pop of tartness and makes it holiday-ready!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
chill time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry Jello, cranberry jello dessert, cranberry pretzel salad, cranberry pretzel salad recipe
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups pretzels, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¾ cups butter, melted
  • 1 (6-ounce) box instant raspberry gelatin, or 2 (3-ounce) boxes cranberry gelatin
  • 1 (14-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine 2 ½ cups pretzels, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and melted ¾ cups butter, in a mixing bowl.
  • Press the mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Bake for 8 minutes, remove it from the oven, and let it cool completely.
  • While the crust is baking, make 1 (6-ounce) box instant raspberry gelatin, according to the package directions, stirring in 1 (14-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce. Let the jello sit at room temperature for an hour or so until it has cooled.
  • Meanwhile, beat 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar together with a hand mixer in a large bowl until creamy.
  • Fold in 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, until fully combined.
  • Once the jello has cooled, carefully pour it over the chilled cream cheese layer. Carefully move around the pieces of cranberry as desired to distribute them evenly.
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight before serving. Top with a dollop of whipped topping and a cranberry for garnish, if desired!

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

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