Pretzel Dessert Recipe
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Pretzel Dessert

By: chris 
"This is a festive, crunchy, and fruity dessert. The pretzels in this recipe provide a crust for the filling of gelatin and pineapple."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (54)

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 to 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 (15 ounce) package pretzels, crushed
  • 1 cup margarine, melted
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries, thawed
  • 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted margarine, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press mixture into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, frozen whipped topping, and 1 cup sugar. Pour over pretzel crust.
  5. In a large saucepan, combine boiling water and strawberry-flavored gelatin; bring to a boil. Stir in frozen strawberries. When it begins to thicken, pour over cream cheese filling. Serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 468 | Total Fat: 28.7g | Cholesterol: 22mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by LMWELCH   view full review
There IS a trick to this recipe! When you spread the cream cheese/Cool Whip layer, you need...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2004 by producergirl   view full review
YEAH! My family has been using this recipe for years. I lost my copy and was SO happy to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2008 by gabsmom   view full review
I make this dessert all the time and everyone always loves it. I do the jello/frozen fruit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2010 by miss_whisk   view full review
Im only giving this recipe 4 stars since the recipe itself isnt all that accurate. Ive made a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by KRISTYLEE3   view full review
I have a friend that makes this (her own recipe) and this one turned out nothing like hers. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2010 by GAMMA KATSY Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
THIS IS SO GOOD, i DO COOL EACH LAYER AND COMPLETLY COVER PETZELS WITH CREAM CHEESE LAYER TO...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2010 by Matlyn   view full review
My middle daughter requests this dessert instead of a cake on her birthday. The key to making...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2008 by Katie   view full review
This recipe is FANTASTIC!! I have been making this very recipe for 10 years, only I make mine...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by Beth   view full review
I have to say that I do love this dessert but when making it for the first time, my jello did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2007 by brownscows   view full review
At first glance, this recipe seems odd, but believe me, it is great. I have been making it...

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