Description
Strawberry Pretzel Ice Cream Cake is a delightful summer treat that combines creamy vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, and a crunchy pretzel crust. This dessert strikes the perfect balance between sweet and salty flavors, making it an instant crowd-pleaser at gatherings or a refreshing indulgence on warm days. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cake offers a delightful taste experience that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 quart softened vanilla ice cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes until slightly golden. Cool completely.
- Spread softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the cooled crust using an offset spatula.
- Layer sliced strawberries generously over the ice cream.
- Spread whipped topping over the strawberries to create a thick layer.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg