Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Raspberry Pretzel Salad Recipe
Raspberry Pretzel Salad Recipe is made with crushed salted pretzels, raspberry jello, and cream cheese.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 205 min
- Original yield
- Serves 12
- Ingredients
- 8 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
2. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
3. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Get to know the ingredients
crushed salted pretzels
In the method: Place pretzels in a large ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin.
granulated sugar
In the method: Transfer to a bowl and add sugar and melted butter, stirring to combine.
salted butter, (melted)
In the method: Transfer to a bowl and add sugar and melted butter, stirring to combine.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 12. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 1/2 cups crushed salted pretzelsIngredient note
Source: 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar; Source: 3/4 cup granulated sugarIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup salted butter, (melted)Ingredient note
Source: 8 ounces cream cheese, (softened)Ingredient note
Source: 8 ounces Cool Whip, (thawed or 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, whipped)Ingredient note
Source: 2 (3-ounce) boxes raspberry jello (or one 6-ounce box)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups waterIngredient note
Source: 12 ounces frozen raspberries
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Slice into squares and serve.
A little more help as you go
Fold at the stated step
Keep the folding step in the mixing sequence.
Follow the microwave stages
Use the settings, sequence and checks specified for the microwave.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven and baking dish. Start with this step: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Refrigerate until the jello is completely set, around 2 to 3 hours.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Keep the folding step in the mixing sequence.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: houseofnasheats.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
