Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad Recipe

By dette

I adapted this recipe from one using strawberries and strawberry gelatin. The pretzels give the refreshing layered salad a nice crunch. It's a favorite in our family. —Peggy Boyd, Northport, Alabama

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 cups crushed pretzels
• 3 teaspoons plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups whipped topping
• Additional whipped topping, optional

Details

Servings 15
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a small bowl, combine pretzels and 3 teaspoons sugar; stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add pineapple and oranges. Chill until partially set, about 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Gently spoon gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until firm.
Cut into squares. Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired. Yield: 15 servings.

Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 piece) equals 286 calories, 16 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 326 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.