Cranberry Pretzel Salad: The Best Sweet and Savory Delight
A delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors, this Cranberry Pretzel Salad is a perfect addition to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 2 cups cranberry sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix crushed pretzels with melted butter and sugar; spread in a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- Allow the pretzel crust to cool completely.
- In a bowl, blend cream cheese and whipped topping until smooth; spread over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Layer cranberry sauce and chopped pecans on top and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer salad, make sure to refrigerate overnight.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg