Contest-Winning Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

Name: Contest-Winning Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup crushed pretzels; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup whipped topping; 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons strawberry gelatin powder; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling and crispy pretzel crust. I think it's best when eaten within a day of being made. -Wendy Weaver Leetonia, Ohio

Ingredients

1/3 cup crushed pretzels
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup whipped topping
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons strawberry gelatin powder
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Directions

In a large bowl, combine pretzels and butter. Press onto the bottom of two 10-oz. greased custard cups. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon over crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Fold in strawberries. Carefully spoon over filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 516 calories, 27g fat (18g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Strawberry Pretzel Dessert in Taste of Home February/March 2004

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PegasusDeb

Jan 11, 2014

Love Love Love this recipe! I am so excited to find a smaller version! I make the 9x13 pan & could easily eat it all! LOL This will be way better for my waistline! :-)
nanwhar

May 23, 2013

THS IS MY GRANDSONS FAVORITE DESSERT, I MAKE THIS ONCE A MONTH, EVERYONE LOVES IT.