Best Gelatin Pretzel Salad Recipes

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ORANGE GELATIN PRETZEL SALAD



Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad image

Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It's a family favorite that is a slam-dunk at potlucks. -Peggy Boyd, Northport, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 cups finely crushed pretzels
2 cups boiling water
2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
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
Optional: Additional whipped topping and mandarin oranges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix melted butter and 1 tablespoon sugar; stir in pretzels. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Stir in fruit. Refrigerate until partially set, about 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust., Gently spoon gelatin mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 2-4 hours. To serve, cut into squares. If desired, top with additional whipped topping and oranges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ORANGE GELATIN PRETZEL SALAD



Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad image

This is like the strawberry pretzel salad, but uses orange instead for a refreshing change. We really like it!!

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories     Gelatin

Time 2h30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups crushed pretzels
3 teaspoons sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 (3 ounce) packages orange gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine pretzels and 3 teaspoons of sugar;stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish. Bake at 350°F 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 mixing 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.9, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 47.1, Sodium 585, Carbohydrate 54.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 28.7, Protein 5.8

GELATIN PRETZEL SALAD



GELATIN PRETZEL SALAD image

My kids just adore this esp around Christmas!!

Provided by Sandy Smith

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 c pretzel sticks
3 Tbsp packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2/3 c butter, unsalted
2 c boiling water
2 pkg (4-serving size each) cranberry-flavored gelatin
1 1/2 c cold water
1 can(s) mandarin orange segments, drained, juice reserved
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 c granulated sugar
8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place pretzels in resealable food-storage plastic bag; smash with rolling pin or flat side of meat mallet until crushed. In medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Stir in butter. Press mixture onto bottom of baking dish. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until set. Cool on cooling rack. Meanwhile, in large heatproof bowl, pour boiling water on gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add enough cold water to reserved juice to equal 2 cups; stir into gelatin. Refrigerate until partially set, about 1 hour 45 minutes. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture evenly over pretzel crust. Finely chop mandarin orange segments; gently stir into partially set gelatin. Carefully pour over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cut into squares.
  • 2. Serving Size: 1 Serving Calories 300 ( Calories from Fat 140), Total Fat 15g (Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 0g ), Cholesterol l35mg, Sodium 230mg Total Carbohydrate 38g (Dietary Fiber 0g Sugars 29g ), Protein 3g ; % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 2%; Iron 4%; Exchanges:0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 1/2 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:2 1/2

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