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Makeover Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

This trimmed-down treat has just half the fat, a quarter of the cholesterol and a third fewer calories and carbohydrates, but it still tastes terrific.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

18 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling

Ingredients

2 cups crushed pretzels (8 ounces)
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free strawberry gelatin
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sliced sweetened strawberries, thawed

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and 3 tablespoons
sugar. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking
spray. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until set. Cool on a
wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar substitute and
remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over
cooled crust. Refrigerate until chilled.
Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add water to
pineapple juice if necessary to measure 1 cup; pour into a saucepan.
Bring to a boil. Pour into a large bowl; stir in gelatin until

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Directions (continued)

dissolved.
Drain strawberries, reserving juice; set strawberries aside. Add
water to strawberry juice if necessary to measure 1-1/2 cups; stir
into gelatin mixture. Refrigerate until partially set.
Stir in reserved pineapple and strawberries. Carefully spoon over
filling. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm. Yield:
18 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Splenda No Calorie Sweetener. Look for Splenda in the baking aisle of your grocery store.

Nutrition Facts: One serving (1 slice) equals 230 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 466 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch, 1 fruit.