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Hey, the original recipe actually calls itself a salad, so I’m just going with the flow. I turned Strawberry Pretzel Salad into an easy, fast, and delicious DIP recipe!
Somehow we entered a time warp back in January and when we stepped out it was mid-May. I’m not quite sure how that happened but Memorial Day is right around the corner. After that, summer and with it pool parties, BBQs, the 4th of July…all times when you need lots of potluck ready appetizers and desserts that are no-bake, easy, and fast.
This Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dip fits all of those requirements. Especially the one where it’s good for a party. It’s perfect for a backyard BBQ, a potluck…or a baby shower. It’s even good for a virtual baby shower.
Today I am so happy to be throwing a virtual baby shower for my blogging BFF Ashton from Something Swanky. You guys all know how much I love that girl. She was my first blogging friend who quickly transitioned to real-life friend.
I’d call her my work lobster, but that might be weird. Anyway…
Ashton is having a baby boy next month. And I (and some of my friends) are so excited for her that we’re throwing her a virtual baby shower!
SURPRISE Ashton! 🙂
{I know that she’s having a boy and that this dip is all pink but whatever. No one ever made a BLUEBERRY Pretzel Salad. Although that would be amazing.}
As soon as I started planning this shower I knew I had to make a sweet dip recipe. Ashton is the one that got me started on those, with her recipes like Brownie Batter Dip, Cannoli Dip, and various cake batter dips. She also loves fluff recipes, so when I was brainstorming easy, fun, and fast dip recipes made out of summer flavors I immediately thought of the Strawberry Pretzel Salad recipe that’s been begging me to make it for years.
YEARS. That’s how long this dip has been waiting for me.
I daresay, the actual salad recipe is pretty easy but this dip? Is even easier. Just a few simple ingredients get mixed together and it’s ready to serve.
The classic Strawberry Pretzel Salad recipe includes cream cheese, whipped topping, and sugar. Then it’s topped with strawberries and jell-o and it’s all on top of a pretzel crust.
This recipe is very similar. The base of the dip is the same as the middle of that layered dessert. Cream cheese, sugar, and whipped topping are mixed together (you could substitute whipped cream). Then, instead of using jell-o, I used strawberry pie filling. Just swirl some in and add some to the top for garnish.
Instead of making crust, you just serve this with pretzels. Or a spoon. I won’t judge.
It’s perfect for any gathering because it’s no-bake, easy, and fast. And it’s pretty, so it’s perfect for a baby shower!
Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Challenge Cream Cheese room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 8 ounces 1 small tub Cool Whip
- About 3/4 cup Strawberry Pie Filling divided
- Pretzels for serving
Instructions
- Use a hand mixer to beat cream cheese, sugar, and salt until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip. Stir in about 1/2 cup of the pie filling. Chill dip until ready to serve. (Can be made one day ahead.)
- When ready to serve: Place dip in serving bowl. Top with another 1/4 cup or so of pie filling for garnish. Serve with pretzels.
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Check out the other recipes served at Ashton’s virtual shower today!
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Strawberries and Cream Skillet Cobbler by Taste and Tell
Paleo Blueberry Coconut Cupcakes by Food Faith Fitness
Blueberry Coconut Protein Pops by Capturing Joy
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Blueberry Granola Gratin by Buns in My Oven
Strawberry & Cream Profiteroles by Lemons for Lulu
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Mini Pineapple Upside Down Trifles by Life, Love, and Sugar
S’mores Frappuccino Cupcakes by Inside BruCrew Life
Butterfinger Cupcakes by Six Sisters’ Stuff
Brookie Bars by It Bakes Me Happy
Carrot Cake Cupcakes by Beyond Frosting
Blueberry Pie Cheeseball by Mom On Timeout
No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Mousse by Heather’s French Press
Blueberry Cream Cheese Cookies with a Lemon Glaze by The Recipe Critic
Lemon Berry Pastries by I Wash You Dry
Lemon Berry Fruit Kabobs by Crumbs and Chaos
Absolutely wonderful flavors of a favorite dessert without the work!
Yum! Every time I make this everyone asks for the recipe!
Love the idea to turn this classic “salad” into a dip. We moved to Pittsburgh, PA a few years ago, and it’s a staple back here. Just to comment…a co-worker has made a blueberry version! She used berry jello, and with blueberries it was a lovely shade of blue. She paired with the strawberry for a red, white, and blue US Flag theme for July 4th. Tasty and festive!
Love that you get the same flavor of Strawberry Pretzel salad without the pretzels getting soggy!
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