Strawberry Pretzel Squares

By anonsouthernbell

Ingredients

• 2 c finely crushed pretzels
• 1/2 c sugar, divided
• 2/3 c butter, melted
• 12 oz (1 1/2 pkg) cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 c whipped topping
• 2 c boiling water
• 1 pkg (8oz) strawberry flavored gelatin
• 1 1/2 c cold water
• 1 qt (4c) strawberries, sliced

Details

Servings 20

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Mix pretzels, 1/4 c sugar and the butter. Press firmly onto bottom of 13x9 in baking pan. Bake 10 min. cool.

Beat cream cheese, remaining 1/4 c sugar and milk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Meanwhile, stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 min until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate 1 1/2 hours or until thickened (spoon drawn through leaves definite impression). Stir in strawberries. Spoon over cream cheese layer.

Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Cut into 20 squares too serve. Store leftover in fridge.