Description
No-Bake Strawberry Pretzel Pie is a sweet and salty dessert that combines a crunchy pretzel crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, and a fresh strawberry topping. Perfect for warm weather and gatherings, it’s easy to make without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Spread the cream layer evenly over the chilled pretzel crust. Chill again while preparing the topping.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the strawberry jam with lemon juice until it becomes pourable. Let cool slightly, then gently toss with sliced strawberries.
- Spoon the strawberry mixture over the cream layer. Chill the entire pie for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Slice and serve cold. Optional: garnish with extra whipped cream or mint leaves.
Notes
- Make sure the cream layer is spread to the edges to prevent the strawberry topping from seeping into the crust.
- For best results, chill the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- You can use frozen strawberries if fresh ones are not available — thaw and drain well first.
- Use a food processor for easily crushing pretzels to a fine texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
