Description
Sweet Southern peach pretzel salad brings together salty pretzels, creamy cheesecake layer, and juicy peach gelatin in a delightful summer dessert. Cool refreshment meets nostalgic comfort, inviting you to savor each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups sliced peaches (fresh or canned)
- 1 (6 ounces/170 grams) box peach gelatin
- 2 ½ cups crushed pretzels
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package cream cheese
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 ⅓ cups boiling water
- ¾ cup melted butter
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) carton whipped topping
- 1 pasteurized egg (optional)
Instructions
- Dissolve peach gelatin in boiling water, whisking thoroughly until no granules remain.
- Incorporate chopped peaches into the gelatin mixture, allowing it to cool and partially thicken to a soft-set consistency.
- Pulverize pretzels into fine crumbs using a rolling pin within a sealed plastic bag.
- Blend crushed pretzels with powdered sugar and melted butter, ensuring complete and uniform coating.
- Transfer the pretzel mixture into a 9×13-inch pan, pressing firmly to create a compact, even base.
- Bake the pretzel crust at 350°F for 10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, and pasteurized egg until achieving a smooth, creamy texture.
- Gently fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light, airy consistency.
- Spread the cream cheese blend across the cooled pretzel crust, creating a uniform layer that completely covers the base.
- Carefully pour the softened peach gelatin over the cream cheese layer, distributing evenly to ensure complete coverage.
- Refrigerate the dessert for 2-3 hours, or until gelatin sets completely and becomes firm.
- Serve chilled, directly from the refrigerator for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Cool down pretzels completely after baking to prevent soggy crust and maintain crispy texture.
- Whisk gelatin thoroughly to ensure smooth, lump-free consistency for a professional-looking dessert.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and smoother cream layer.
- Choose ripe, sweet peaches for maximum flavor and natural sweetness in the gelatin layer.
- Chill dessert for recommended time to allow layers to set properly and develop rich, complex flavors.
- Serve within 24 hours for optimal taste and texture of all layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg