Description
Peach Pretzel Salad Dessert is a classic Southern treat featuring a salty pretzel crust, creamy sweet cream cheese filling, and juicy peach topping, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 2 cups canned peach slices (drained) or fresh peaches
- 1 package (3 oz) peach-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Prepare the Pretzel Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press into a 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix. Fold in whipped topping until fluffy. Spread evenly over cooled pretzel crust.
- Prepare the Peach Topping: Dissolve peach gelatin in boiling water, stir well, and cool for a few minutes. Mix in drained peach slices. Pour over cream cheese layer, distributing fruit evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until gelatin sets. Slice into squares and serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped topping or fresh peaches.
Notes
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free crushed pretzels for the crust.
- Dairy-Free: Substitute cream cheese and whipped topping with dairy-free alternatives.
- Flavor Variations: Try other fruits like strawberries or raspberries, and different flavored gelatins.
- Ensure the crust is fully cooled before adding filling to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12th)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: peach pretzel salad, southern dessert, creamy dessert, pretzel crust dessert, fruit gelatin dessert