Fluffy Strawberry Pie with Pretzel Crust

Health score
2%
Fluffy Strawberry Pie with Pretzel Crust
570 min.
8
427kcal

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Indulge in a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and salty with our Fluffy Strawberry Pie featuring a crunchy pretzel crust. This unique pie is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes as well. The combination of fresh strawberries and a light, airy filling creates a refreshing experience that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a summer gathering or a cozy family dinner.

The star of this recipe is undoubtedly the pretzel crust, which adds a surprising twist to the traditional pie base. Its salty crunch complements the sweetness of the strawberries and the creamy filling, making each bite a harmonious blend of flavors. Topped with luscious chocolate-covered strawberries, this pie is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

With a preparation time of just 570 minutes, this dessert allows you to plan ahead and enjoy the process of creating something truly special. The fluffy texture of the filling, combined with the vibrant color of the strawberries, makes this pie not only delicious but also visually stunning. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a dessert that will be the highlight of your next gathering!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • servings chocolate-covered peanuts 
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime 
  • teaspoon lime zest grated
  • 0.8 cup powdered sugar 
  • 1.3 cups pretzels crushed
  • cups strawberries crushed
  • package strawberry gelatin (4-serving size)
  • 0.8 cup water boiling
  • 1.5 cups whipping cream (heavy)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, mix all crust ingredients. Press mixture firmly against bottom and side of 9-inch glass pie plate.
  2. In large bowl, pour boiling water on gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in lime peel and lime juice. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until very thick but not set.
  3. Beat gelatin mixture with electric mixer on high speed about 4 minutes or until thick and fluffy; set aside. In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream and crushed strawberries into gelatin mixture.
  4. Pour into crust.
  5. Refrigerate about 8 hours or until set.
  6. Garnish with chocolate-covered strawberries. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories427kcal
Protein3.45%
Fat57.73%
Carbs38.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.14
Glycemic Load
13.18
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
6.553478344627%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.6mg
Petunidin
0.04mg
Delphinidin
0.11mg
Pelargonidin
8.95mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.12mg
Epigallocatechin
0.28mg
Epicatechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.79mg
Naringenin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.44mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:427.42kcal
21.37%
Fat:28.18g
43.35%
Saturated Fat:12.79g
79.94%
Carbohydrates:42.63g
14.21%
Net Carbohydrates:41.41g
15.06%
Sugar:30.48g
33.86%
Cholesterol:50.46mg
16.82%
Sodium:352.62mg
15.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.79g
7.58%
Vitamin C:24.07mg
29.18%
Vitamin A:1172.61IU
23.45%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.14%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.77%
Folate:34.37µg
8.59%
Phosphorus:71.3mg
7.13%
Vitamin E:1.03mg
6.89%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.01%
Fiber:1.21g
4.85%
Vitamin D:0.71µg
4.76%
Calcium:46mg
4.6%
Iron:0.81mg
4.52%
Vitamin B3:0.85mg
4.23%
Potassium:146.64mg
4.19%
Selenium:2.88µg
4.12%
Magnesium:13.36mg
3.34%
Copper:0.06mg
3.25%
Vitamin K:2.66µg
2.53%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.34%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.27%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.08%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.49%