Strawberry Pretzel Fluff Salad
Strawberry Pretzel Fluff Salad is a creamy, sweet, and salty dessert inspired by the classic strawberry pretzel salad. With fresh strawberries, fluffy whipped topping, and crunchy pretzels, it’s an easy crowd-pleasing treat for holidays, potlucks, and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cream cheese, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Whipped topping, thawed
- Fresh strawberries, diced
- Mini marshmallows
- Crushed salted pretzels
- Butter, melted
- Brown sugar
- Chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and brown sugar until evenly coated.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, then cool completely. Alternatively, use plain crushed pretzels for a completely no-bake version.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
- Gently stir in the diced strawberries and mini marshmallows.
- Just before serving, fold in most of the cooled pretzel mixture, reserving some for garnish.
- Sprinkle the remaining pretzels and chopped pecans over the top if using.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Mix the pretzels in just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Frozen strawberries may be used if thawed and well drained.
- Stabilized homemade whipped cream can replace whipped topping.
- Use gluten-free pretzels to make the recipe gluten free.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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