Peach Jello Pretzel Salad with Cream Cheese Filling

If you love the classic strawberry version, then this peach pretzel salad recipe is right up your alley! Made with a salty-sweet pretzel crust, a delicious cream cheese filling, this peach Jello pretzel salad is perfect for your next potluck, cookout or picnic.

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If you’re a fan of the classic strawberry pretzel salad, this fantastic peach jello pretzel salad is must-make! More of a dessert, than a salad, this sweet side dish recipe is perfect for your next pot-luck, cookout or BBQ where you need to bring a dish to share.

Just like the classic strawberry version, this peach pretzel salad is made with a savory-sweet pretzel crust, a cream cheese filling and topped with peaches in peach jello.  

This recipe is derived from my Cherry Jell-O Pretzel Salad to incorporate fresh summer peaches.  

Here’s the simple steps to making this fantastic pretzel salad recipe:

Step 1: Make the Crust

This simple crust is made with just a few simple ingredients, and renders a wonderfully salty-sweet base to this salad.  Here’s what you’ll need for this pretzel salad recipe:

• Pretzel sticks or twists
• Granulated sugar
• Melted Butter

For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

You’ll start by crushing pretzels, and combining with granulated sugar and melted butter.  Press into the bottom of a 9×13″ pan, and bake for 10 minutes to set.  Cool to room temperature.

Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Layer

While the crust is cooling, you’ll then create this delicious, fluffy cream cheese layer.  With a hand or stand mixer, you’ll mix together cream cheese, granulated sugar, and thawed Cool Whip.

Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the top of the cooled crust.

Important Note: Make sure to seal the filling all the way to the edges of the pan.  This will create a seal for the jell-o that will go on top later, and also prevent the pretzel crust from getting soggy.  Refrigerate the the cream cheese layer for about 30 minutes to set.

Step 3: Add Peaches

I recommend using fresh peaches in this Jello pretzel salad recipe. However, if fresh peaches aren’t in season, feel free to use frozen or canned peaches. I really think the flavor of fresh peaches is second to none, and is a wonderful way to this fantastic summer produce.

If you are using fresh peaches, make sure they are peeled.

Be sure to layer the peaches evenly over the top of the cream cheese filling.  This will ensure that every slice of this pretzel salad gets plenty of fruit.

Step 4: Pour the jello over the peaches

Once you’ve placed the peaches over the top of the cream cheese filling, you’ll then top the peaches with the peach jello.  Note that in the recipe (below) you’ll begin by FIRST boiling the water and dissolving the jello mix.  

The jello will then cool to room temperature, as you are making the other layers of this salad.  If you forget to boil water and make the jello, no worries.  Just refrigerate the pan until the jello has cooled to room temperature.

Once you’ve added the jello to the peaches, refrigerate the salad for at least 1-2 hours or until the jello has set completely.

Step 5: Slice and Serve the Pretzel Salad Recipe

Once the jello has set, you’ll have the most fantastic summer time treat!  Serve this as a side dish or a wonderful summer dessert.  Any way you have it, this fantastic pretzel salad recipe is a great way to enjoy the most amazing summer peaches!

Looking for some other summer side dishes? These are some of our favorites:

• Mandarin Orange Jello Salad
• Snickers Apple Salad
• Cranberry Fluff Salad
• Ardelle’s Rhubarb Delight
• Pistachio Fluff Recipe
• Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
• Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
• Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad
• Bacon Lovers Baked Beans
• Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad
• Easy Greek Tortellini Salad Recipe
• Italian Tortellini Salad
• Classic Macaroni Salad
• Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad

Here’s a quick-reference grocery list of the ingredients you’ll need for this fantastic jell-o pretzel salad:

• Pretzel sticks
• Butter
• Granulated Sugar
• Cream Cheese
• Frozen Whipped Topping (like Cool-Whip)
• Peach Jell-O Mix, (2, 3 oz. packages)
• Fresh Peaches – if fresh peaches are out of season, feel free to substitute frozen or canned peaches

Love anything peach? Here are some of my favorite peach recipes:

• Peach Margaritas
• Peach Crisp
• Healthy Peach Muffins
• Healthy Peach Crisp Recipe
• Easy Peach Pops
• Copycat Chick-Fil-A Peach Milkshake
• Peach Coffee Cake
• Ginger Peach Moscow Mule
• Peach Daiquiri
• Peaches & Cream Dessert
• Frozen Raspberry Peach Bellini
• Peach Crumble Tart at Real Housemoms

Here’s the easy recipe for this fantastic jell-o pretzel salad:

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Peach Jello Pretzel Salad with Cream Cheese Filling

Erin Indahl-Fink

If you love the classic strawberry jell-o pretzel salad, this peach version will be right up your alley! The perfect side dish for a pot-luck or neighborhood cookout, this savory sweet side is perfect for just about any occasion.

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Prep Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 40 minutes mins

Course Salad and Sides

Cuisine American

Servings 15 slices

Calories 208 kcal

Equipment

• 9 x 13" Pan This Anolon non-stick 9 x 13" cake pan comes with a lid for easy storage. Great for cakes, brownies and bars!
• Rubber Scrapers These Cuisinart rubber scraper spatulas are fantastic for fillings, batters, and so much more!
• Glass Mixing Bowls Ideal for cooking and baking, and great for anything that needs to go into a microwave.

Ingredients

  

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Crust Layer:

• 2 cups pretzel sticks roughly crushed
• 1/2 butter melted (1 stick)
• 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar

Cream Cheese Layer:

• 1 (8 oz. pkg.) cream cheese room temperature
• 1 (8 oz. carton) Cool Whip thawed
• 1 cup granulated sugar

Peach Jell-o Layer:

• 2 (3 oz. pkgs.) Peach Jell-o mix
• 2 cups boiling water
• 3 cups peaches fresh, frozen or canned (peeled of skin)

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a 9×13″ pan, add the pretzels, sugar and melted butter. Stir together to coat, and then evenly press into the bottom of the pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
• While crust is baking, empty jell-o mix into a bowl, and add boiling water. Stir to dissolve. Set jell-o aside to cool to room temperature.
• With a hand or stand mixer, cream together the cream cheese and sugar until fluffy and smooth. Gradually add in the whipping topping and mix until completely combined. Spread mixture evenly over the cooled crust, making sure filling is sealed to the sides of the pan. (This is important, as you don’t wait the jell-o liquid to leak to the bottom of the crust making it soggy.) Refrigerate crust and cream cheese mixture for 30 minutes to set.
• While crust and filling layers are chilling, slice and peel the fresh peaches.
• Once the cream cheese layer is cool, add the peach slices. Pour the room temperature jell-o over the peaches. Chill for at least 1-2 hours or until jell-o is completely set.
• Garnish with whipped cream and additional pretzels, if desired. Slice into squares and enjoy!

Notes

If fresh peaches are out of season, feel free to use canned or frozen peaches.

Storage: Be sure to keep this refrigerated when not serving. Best when served the day of being made. The pretzel crust will eventually become soft after a day. Will keep for up to 2-3 days refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19g

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