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Delicious Peach Pretzel Salad with crunchy crust and creamy peach topping.

Peach Pretzel Salad

A fun, cold dessert with a crunchy pretzel crust topped with a creamy peach filling, perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Potluck
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pretzel Crust
  • 2 cups Pretzels, crushed Use regular twists.
  • ½ cup Butter, melted
  • ¼ cup Sugar For the crust.
For the Creamy Layer
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened So it blends smooth.
  • 1 cup Whipped topping or homemade whipped cream Use homemade if preferred.
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar For the cream layer.
For the Gelatin Layer
  • 1 box Peach gelatin Or a combo of vanilla plus peach gelatin.
  • 2 cups Fresh or canned peaches, chopped If canned, drain well.

Method
 

Preparation of the Crust
  1. Crush pretzels, then stir with melted butter and sugar.
  2. Press into a 9x13 dish.
  3. Bake for around 10 minutes at 350°F, then let it cool completely.
Making the Creamy Layer
  1. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Fold in whipped topping and spread it over the cooled crust, sealing to the edges.
Preparing the Gelatin Layer
  1. Dissolve the gelatin in boiling water and let it cool until slightly thickened.
  2. Stir in the chopped peaches.
Assembling the Dessert
  1. Pour the peach gelatin mixture over the cream layer.
  2. Refrigerate for a few hours until firm; overnight is best.

Notes

For a peachier flavor, use a mix of fresh and canned peaches. Allow the dessert to chill fully for best texture. If using fresh peaches, peeling is recommended for better texture.