Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

By KodiakDavis

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 2 cups crushed pretzels (about 8 ounces)
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• FILLING:
• 8 ounces cool whip thawed
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• TOPPING:
• 1 packages (6 ounces) strawberry Jello (Gelatin)
• 2 cups boiling water
• 3 cups frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, if frozen thawed.

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 22mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

For curst:

In a bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar.
Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish.
Bake at 375° for 8 minutes.
Cool completely on a wire rack.

For filling:

In a large bowl, beat cool whip, cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Spread over pretzel crust. Be sure to get cream mixture tight against edges of pan to prevent the Jello from seeping through.
Refrigerate until chilled.

For topping:

Bring water to boil.
Remove from heat (stove).
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water, (Stir until totally dissolved).
Stir in strawberries with syrup (from strawberries).
Chill until partially set (Room temperature).
Carefully spoon over filling.
Chill for 4-6 hours or until firm.
Cut into squares