One of my favorite desserts of all time is one that has shown up at almost every single warm-weather family function on my dad’s side of the family since I can remember – Strawberry Pretzel Salad. It sounds like one of the weirdest things on Earth, but the combination of a pretzel crust, cream cheese and Cool Whip filling, and a strawberry Jello top makes it totally irresistible. I still can’t help eating half of the pan myself whenever I make it; it’s one of the few desserts that I will intentionally hoard.
A couple of weeks ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins released a list of some of the new food offerings at the arena for the upcoming season. Being obsessed with all things hockey and food, I immediately checked it out. Along with some new food was also a new milkshake by one of my favorite burger places that has a location at the arena – a strawberry pretzel shake. SOLD.
While I went to the home opener last Thursday evening, I wasn’t sitting anywhere near the burger and shake stand, so I decided to make one at home using the idea as inspiration.
I blended together vanilla ice cream with some milk, cream cheese, frozen strawberries and pretzel pieces to capture the totally nostalgic flavor of strawberry pretzel salad. I loved how it turned out and now I want to make a big pan of the real thing and share it with absolutely no one.
Place the ice cream, cream cheese, milk, strawberries and pretzels into a blender. Puree on medium speed until smooth. (If you prefer a thinner milkshake, you can add more milk.)
Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream. Enjoy!
Oh man I totally love pretzel jello salad! It has been a staple in my family for years. We make ours with some more fruit in the jello than just strawberries now – cranberries, bananas, pineapple (if you’re into it)… So good!
When I first read the title, I thought, “what the heck? Do those four words even go together?” But yea, I can totally see that working – the salt and the sweet, and milkshakes are always good. What a clever idea!
I had a laugh while reading your post. If I had a huge pan of strawberry pretzel salad, I would share it with absolutely no one too. This milkshake is for sharing, though, and I’m sure my boys will love this. Thanks for the recipe.
I heard about this from a friend who went to burgatory at the waterfront and I’ve been searching for a recipe ever since! I’m so excited I found this!!!!
My mom makes this dessert for every family function and holiday! I can’t wait to try it in milkshake form. And I am like you….I can eat half the dish in one sitting :-)
WOW! I found your strawberry pretzel salad recipe in May after someone brought this amazing dessert to a luncheon at work ( I had never heard if it) and I have made it 7 or 8 times since then. I can’t wait to try this.
You know, usually I skim over the title of your emails in the morning and then will go back and read them later — not today. I love strawberry pretzel salad and ice cream. Now a milkshake? It’s 7:35 a.m., and if I had all of the ingredients on hand you know what I’d be making…
Michelle, I, also, make the Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O Salad that you are speaking of, and I have been making it for years, even though I absolutely detest Jell-O in any other form, but for some strange reason, I just love it in this recipe, so I am sure that I would love this recipe for a milk shake.
Salty-sweet, creamy, fruity and just the perfect shake! Love the looks of it! And great job about making a DIY version at home after going to the opener…that’s a great feeling when you are inspired like that! Pinned
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Oh man I totally love pretzel jello salad! It has been a staple in my family for years. We make ours with some more fruit in the jello than just strawberries now – cranberries, bananas, pineapple (if you’re into it)… So good!
Man now I really want to make some!
This is an interesting combination for a milkshake and I bet it tastes amazing. Strawberries are a favorite of mine.
When I first read the title, I thought, “what the heck? Do those four words even go together?” But yea, I can totally see that working – the salt and the sweet, and milkshakes are always good. What a clever idea!
I had a laugh while reading your post. If I had a huge pan of strawberry pretzel salad, I would share it with absolutely no one too. This milkshake is for sharing, though, and I’m sure my boys will love this. Thanks for the recipe.
I heard about this from a friend who went to burgatory at the waterfront and I’ve been searching for a recipe ever since! I’m so excited I found this!!!!
I’ve never heard of strawberry pretzel salad, but the combo of strawberries and pretzels sounds amazing! This milkshake looks so creamy and perfect!
What a really cool unique idea! I would never have thought to put strawberries and pretzels together! Love how you mingled the two together!
WOW! This shake looks so creamy and delicious! I love the strawberry and pretzel combo idea!
I’ve never thought about putting pretzels in a milk shake before! This must be delicious because I love salty sweet desserts!
My mom makes this dessert for every family function and holiday! I can’t wait to try it in milkshake form. And I am like you….I can eat half the dish in one sitting :-)
WOW! I found your strawberry pretzel salad recipe in May after someone brought this amazing dessert to a luncheon at work ( I had never heard if it) and I have made it 7 or 8 times since then. I can’t wait to try this.
You know, usually I skim over the title of your emails in the morning and then will go back and read them later — not today. I love strawberry pretzel salad and ice cream. Now a milkshake? It’s 7:35 a.m., and if I had all of the ingredients on hand you know what I’d be making…
Genius!! Strawberry Pretzel Salad totally brings back childhood memories…I can only imagine how delicious it is as a milkshake!
Michelle i absolutely love this milkshake! GREAT GREAT WORK!
Michelle, I, also, make the Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O Salad that you are speaking of, and I have been making it for years, even though I absolutely detest Jell-O in any other form, but for some strange reason, I just love it in this recipe, so I am sure that I would love this recipe for a milk shake.
Yummy!! Very creative drink!
This is a gorgeous milkshake! Love the pretzels and cream cheese in there!
Salty-sweet, creamy, fruity and just the perfect shake! Love the looks of it! And great job about making a DIY version at home after going to the opener…that’s a great feeling when you are inspired like that! Pinned