Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

Ingredients (17)

• For the Crust:
• 7 ounces pretzel twists (200g; about 5 cups)
• 1/3 cup (2.5 ounces; 67g) granulated sugar
• 12 tablespoons (6 ounces; 170g) unsalted butter, melted
• For the Filling:
• 16 ounces (454g) plain, full-fat cream cheese
• 5 1/4 ounces granulated sugar (about 3/4 cup; 150g)
• 3/4 ounce fresh juice from 1 lemon (about 4 1/2 teaspoons; 20g)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use a pinch
• 1 1/2 cups (340g) heavy cream
• For the Jello Topping:
• 1 1/2 tablespoons (0.5 ounce; 15g) unflavored powdered gelatin
• 2 1/3 cups (550ml) water, divided
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
• 3/4 cup (5.5 ounces; 150g) granulated sugar
• 3 cups strawberries (about 1 pound; 454g), halved and divided