Description
Experience the perfect blend of sweet and salty with Strawberry Pretzel Ice Cream Cake. This delightful dessert features a crunchy pretzel crust layered with creamy vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries, making it an irresistible treat for any summer gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a favorite at barbecues, birthdays, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream (softened)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup whipped topping
- Strawberry sauce (optional for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a greased baking dish to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes until golden. Allow to cool completely.
- Spread softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the cooled crust. Freeze for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Layer sliced strawberries over the ice cream and top generously with whipped topping. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, slice and enjoy! Drizzle with strawberry sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg