Description

Strawberry Pretzel Ice Cream Cake is a delightful dessert that harmonizes sweet, salty, and creamy flavors in every bite. With a crunchy pretzel crust, layers of strawberry ice cream, fresh strawberries, and fluffy whipped topping, this dish is perfect for summer gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s guaranteed to be the star of your next event!

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
2 cups crushed pretzels
1 cup granulated sugar
1 quart strawberry ice cream
2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
2 cups Cool Whip or whipped cream
1 packet unflavored gelatin powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown; let cool completely.
In another bowl, combine strawberry ice cream with gelatin powder. Spread over the cooled pretzel crust.
Arrange sliced strawberries on top of the ice cream layer.
Spread Cool Whip over the strawberries evenly.
Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours until solid. Cut into squares to serve.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square (100g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Substitute other fruits like blueberries or peaches for different flavors. Use flavored ice creams or add chocolate syrup for an extra indulgence. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week.