Strawberry Pretzel Salad Cups Delightful and Simple Treat

Ingredients

• 1 cup crushed pretzels
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup strawberry gelatin (powder)
• 1.5 cups boiling water

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
3. Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased muffin tin or silicone muffin cups, creating a crust layer. Bake for 10 minutes or until slightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
5. Once the pretzel crusts are cooled, spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly into each cup, spreading it to cover the bottom completely.
6. In another bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved. Allow to cool slightly but do not let it set.
7. Stir the sliced strawberries into the gelatin mixture. Carefully pour the strawberry-gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer in each cup, filling them to the top.
8. Place the assembled cups in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the gelatin to set properly.