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Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez
Strawberry pretzel salad may look and taste like dessert, but it’s often served as a side at potlucks. Our version leans even further into dessert territory, making it the perfect sweet-and-salty finale to your Super Bowl party. Here, we swap the Cool Whip filling and Jello topping for a no-bake cheesecake and a homemade strawberry syrup. The result is creamy, salty, tangy, and sweet—just like the original—but with real strawberry flavor and a richer, more luscious texture.
