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Pretzel Dessert

By: Erin Frakes

"This is one of my mom's favorite desserts. The salty crust tastes so good with the sweet cream cheese filling. --Erin Frakes"

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Prep Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
TOPPING:
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup cold water

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in whipped topping. Spread over pretzel crust. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
For topping, in a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water; chill until partially set. Carefully pour over filling. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or until firm. Cut into squares.