Description
Enjoy a sweet twist with this Strawberry Pretzel Pie. Its combination of salty pretzels, creamy filling, and fresh strawberries creates an irresistible dessert perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mini pretzels
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 2 (8-ounce) pkgs. cream cheese (softened)
- 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 to 1 1/2 lbs strawberries (cut into half lengthwise)
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar
Instructions
- Pulse the mini pretzels in a food processor until they become fine crumbs, leaving some larger pieces for texture.
- Alternatively, place pretzels in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin or heavy object until fine with some small pieces.
- In a medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar until evenly coated.
- Firmly press the pretzel mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 25 minutes or in the freezer for 10-25 minutes until set.
Notes
For a firmer crust, chill longer in the refrigerator or freezer.
Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and presentation.
Feel free to adjust sugar levels based on taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg