Description
Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dip is a creamy, sweet, and slightly salty dessert dip combining softened cream cheese, Cool Whip, and strawberry pie filling. Perfect for dipping with crunchy pretzels, it's a delightful treat for parties, snacks, or dessert tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup sugar
- pinch of salt
- 8 ounces Cool Whip or whipped topping thawed
- 1 cup strawberry pie filling divided
For Dipping
- Pretzels for dipping (mini twist pretzels and pretzel crisps work great)
Instructions
- Mix Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand-held electric mixer to cream together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip or whipped topping until completely incorporated, creating a light and fluffy base for the dip.
- Add Strawberry Pie Filling: Gently mix in 3/4 cup of the strawberry pie filling into the cream cheese mixture. For a more uniform pink color, stir the filling thoroughly, or leave it swirled for varied bursts of strawberry flavor in each bite.
- Transfer and Garnish: Spoon the dip into a serving dish and spread evenly. Garnish the top with the remaining 1/4 cup of strawberry pie filling for a vibrant and appetizing look.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your favorite pretzels such as mini twist pretzels or pretzel crisps for dipping. Enjoy as a dessert, snack, or party treat.
Notes
- For best results, use softened cream cheese at room temperature to ensure a smooth consistency.
- Thaw Cool Whip completely before folding to maintain the light texture.
- If you prefer a less sweet dip, reduce the sugar slightly or use a sugar substitute.
- Try different types of pretzels based on your preferred crunch and saltiness.
- This dip can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours to allow flavors to meld; bring to room temperature before serving for easier dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
