Pretzel Dessert

Looking for a festive and fruity dessert with a delightful crunch? This Pretzel Dessert combines a layer of crushed pretzels with a creamy filling of gelatin and pineapple, creating a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings: 11 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 468

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Crust

0.5 package pretzels crushed
1 cup margarine melted
0.25 cup white sugar

Filling

8 ounce cream cheese
8 ounce frozen whipped topping thawed
1 cup white sugar

Topping

2 cups boiling water
2 package frozen strawberries thawed
6 ounce strawberry flavored Jell-O®

Equipment

9x13 inch baking pan

Method

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted margarine, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press mixture into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, frozen whipped topping, and 1 cup sugar. Pour over pretzel crust.
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 and enjoy this delicious Pretzel Dessert!

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 4gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 331mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 1gSugar: 50gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dessert can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until serving. Consider adding fresh berries on top for extra flavor and decoration.