Cranberry Pretzel Salad
Ingredients
- 6 cpretzel minis
or 2 cups pretzel crumbles
- ⅓ cgranulated sugar
- ¼ cdark brown sugar
packed
- ½ csalted butter
melted
- 1 ½ cpowdered sugar
- 1brick cream cheese
8 oz
- 1tub cool whip
8 oz
- ½ tspalmond extract
- ½ tsplemon juice
- 1 ½ cwater
- 1 packageraspberry jello powder
- 1 canwhole cranberry sauce
- whipped cream
- extra pretzels
- fresh cranberries
Directions
- 1
Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- 2
Using a blender or food processor, pulverize the pretzels for about 1 minute until you have 2 cups of course crumbles.
- 3
In a large bowl, mix the pretzel crumbles with the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Spread the crust mixture in an even layer at the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish and press down firmly to pack the crust down. You can use a flat bottom measuring cup for this . Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the crust to set.
- 4
With a hand or stand mixer, combine the powdered sugar, cream cheese, cool whip, almond extract and lemon juice and spread over the pretzel layer. ( Note: If the cream cheese is not all the way smooth, it's ok, you can microwave it for 30 seconds to make it creamier if you want but it will be just fine with a few small chunks.
- 5
Chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- 6
Boil the water, add the Jello and stir until dissolved. Immediately mix the cranberry sauce in to the Jello mixture and stir until well combined.
- 7
Pour the cranberry jello layer over the cream cheese layer. You can spread out the whole cranberries if you wish. Cover and chill overnight or at least 6 hours.
- 8
Garnish with some whipped topping and extra pretzels if you'd like.
Cranberry Pretzel Salad
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About this Recipe
Craving a dessert that perfectly balances sweet and salty, crunchy and creamy textures? This Cranberry Pretzel Salad is a true crowd-pleaser, delivering delightful flavors that make it an instant favorite for any gathering, especially as a Thanksgiving jello salad.What sets this Cranberry Pretzel Salad apart is its expertly balanced layers. You get a wonderfully crispy pretzel crust providing that essential salty counterpoint, a luscious cream cheese filling, and a sweet, vibrant Jello topping, ensuring every bite offers a distinct and satisfying experience.Prepare for a dessert experience that is refreshingly cool and incredibly satisfying. The initial crunch of the pretzel crust, made with a blend of granulated and dark brown sugar, gives way to the smooth, tangy cream cheese layer, lightened with cool whip and subtly brightened by almond extract and lemon juice. Finally, the sweet raspberry Jello, infused with whole cranberry sauce, adds a delightful fruity finish. This dessert promises a rich array of textures and flavors in every spoonful, making it a perfect end to any meal.The recipe offers flexibility with its pretzel base, allowing you to choose between pretzel minis or pre-made pretzel crumbles for your crust, ensuring a perfect texture. The combination of raspberry jello powder and whole cranberry sauce creates its classic, beloved flavor profile.This Cranberry Pretzel Salad is an ideal dessert for family gatherings and holiday meals, particularly shining as a festive Thanksgiving jello salad. Serve it well-chilled, garnished with extra whipped cream, a few more pretzels, and fresh cranberries for an inviting presentation.