Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Recipe

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A salty pretzel crust nicely contrasts cream cheese and gelatin layers.—Aldene Belch, Flint, Michigan

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Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 12-16 Servings
20 10 30

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels (about 8 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • FILLING:
  • 2 cups whipped topping
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • TOPPING:
  • 2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
  • Additional whipped topping, optional

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • For filling, in a small bowl, beat whipped topping, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spread over pretzel crust. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • For topping, dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a large bowl. Stir in strawberries with syrup; chill until partially set. Carefully spoon over filling. Chill for 4-6 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; serve with whipped topping if desired. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 295 calories, 15 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 305 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Strawberry Pretzel Dessert in Reminisce Extra June 1994, p45

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Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2011 by stayceleigh

I use dole frozen sliced strawberries, without the syrup..still tastes amazing! I make this for EVERYTHING!


Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2011 by ajkoch

Sooo good! Perfect blend of flavors! Everyone loves it! Make sure to crush pretzels very well.


Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2011 by swagner

This is a family favorite!


Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2010 by aguanella

Great recipe, it was a hit at our Easter party.


Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2009 by sgates20

So good and very easy to make!

 
 
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