Strawberry Pretzel Dessert (or do you call it strawberry pretzel salad?) is an iconic dish that can be seen at potlucks all over the Midwest. Here are more summer strawberry desserts that remind us of this classic, plus other pretzel "salads" that are just as good.
What to Make If You Love Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
1/17
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck. —Aldene Belch, Flint, Michigan
2/17
Strawberry Pretzel Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
This cool no-bake strawberry pretzel pie is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth this summer. Made with pantry staples and, well, as easy as pie to make, it’s become one of my family’s most requested warm-weather treats. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah
3/17
Freezer Strawberry Shortbread Dessert
From the Recipe Creator:
When I’m planning party menus, I appreciate dessert recipes like this; you can make and freeze it up to two weeks before serving. A refreshing slice is welcome after a big meal.—Cassie Alexander, Muncie, Indiana
4/17
Strawberry Lime Pretzel Salad
From the Recipe Creator:
I gave a classic salad a holiday twist by making green, white and red layers. The combination of salty, sweet, creamy in this strawberry-lime pretzel dessert and fruity is always a hit! —Renee Conneally, Northville, Michigan
5/17
Strawberry Delight
From the Recipe Creator:
I found this recipe flipping through a vintage cookbook, and the vague name piqued my interest! This strawberry delight only requires three ingredients to create a sweet and fluffy dessert. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts
6/17
Chocolate-Strawberry Pretzel Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
Every year I come up with a new recipe, and this is one that’s been requested over and over. Who would ever guess how good pretzels are in cookies? —Isabel Minunni, Poughkeepsie, New York
7/17
Strawberry-Lime Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
Our family loves fresh strawberries, so I look for different ways to use them. This tempting, yummy dessert has sweet strawberries, tart lime and salty pretzels. —Alexandra Barnett, Forest, Virginia
8/17
Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake
From the Recipe Creator:
While growing up, I loved treats from the ice cream truck that rolled through my neighborhood. This ice cream cake is inspired by one of those crunchy, strawberry novelties. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
9/17
Berry Dream Cake
From the Recipe Creator:
I use cherry gelatin to give a boxed cake mix an eye-appealing marbled effect. It’s so festive-looking. Top it with whatever fruit you like! —Margaret McNeil, Germantown, Tennessee
10/17
Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
These cheesecake bars layer a buttery pecan shortbread crust with a rich and creamy filling and sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb jam. For larger squares, cut into nine bars instead of 16. —Amanda Scarlati, Sandy, Utah
11/17
Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad
From the Recipe Creator:
Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It’s a family favorite that is a slam-dunk at potlucks. —Peggy Boyd, Northport, Alabama
12/17
Pineapple Pretzel Fluff
From the Recipe Creator:
I often bring this special salad to potlucks, and everyone goes crazy for the sweet and crunchy combination. Be sure to add the pretzel mixture right before serving to keep it crispy. —Beth Olby, Ashland, Wisconsin
13/17
Pretzel Gelatin Dessert
From the Recipe Creator:
This is one of my mother’s absolute favorite desserts. The salty pretzel crust is the perfect complement to the sweet cream cheese filling. —Erin Frakes, Moline, Illinois
14/17
Pretzel Dessert
From the Recipe Creator:
Save both time and money with a big batch of this sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy treat. Any dessert that is left over is super the next day, too. —Rita Winterberger, Huson, Montana
15/17
Cherry Gelatin Supreme
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was growing up, this yummy, easy dessert was always on the menu at holiday get-togethers. Years ago, my aunt gave me the recipe, and now when I make it for my family, I think of her. —Janice Rathgeb, Brighton, Illinois
16/17
Watermelon Salad with Cinnamon Pretzel Crunch
From the Recipe Creator:
This watermelon salad is such a wonderful side dish during the hot summer, especially here in Texas. My family loves watermelon, fresh peaches and nectarines, and I made a pretzel crunch to give the salad a little bite. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
17/17
Creamy Blueberry Gelatin Salad
From the Recipe Creator:
Plump blueberries and a fluffy topping star in this pretty, refreshing salad that was my mother's recipe. It was served at every holiday and celebration, and now my grandchildren look forward to sampling it at holidays. —Sharon Hoefert, Greendale, Wisconsin
