Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dip

Name: Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1 cup strawberry pie filling, divided; Pretzels, for dipping

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This strawberry pretzel salad dip is a quintessential part of any summertime potluck menu.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup strawberry pie filling, divided
Pretzels, for dipping

Directions

Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract and salt on medium-low speed until smooth, 2-3 minutes.
Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the whipped topping until evenly incorporated. Gently stir in 3/4 cup strawberry pie filling until combined.
Transfer mixture to a serving bowl; spread into an even layer. Dollop remaining 1/4 cup strawberry pie filling on top of cream cheese mixture. Using the end of a sharp knife, swirl strawberry pie filling to give a marbled appearance.
Cover and chill until ready to serve or enjoy immediately. Serve with pretzels for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 240 calories, 15g fat (10g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Growing up in Wisconsin, there has been some variation of this dip at just about every potluck I've ever attended. Strawberry pretzel salad dip is fruity and refreshing and serves as the official signal that summer has begun for my family. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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