Ingredients
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- 3 cups mini pretzels
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 2 (8-ounce) pkgs. cream cheese (softened)
- 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 to 1 1/2 lbs strawberries (cut into half lengthwise)
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar
Instructions
- Crush the mini pretzels in a food processor or a zip-top bag until fine crumbs remain with a few small pieces for texture.
- In a medium bowl, mix the crushed pretzels with melted butter and granulated sugar until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring it is tightly packed.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 25 minutes or in the freezer for 10–25 minutes until firm.
Notes
Using fresh strawberries enhances the flavor of the pie.
For a sweeter filling, adjust sugar based on personal taste.
Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 278mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.