CONTEST-WINNING STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT

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Contest-Winning Strawberry Pretzel Dessert image

I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling and crispy pretzel crust. I think it's best when eaten within a day of being made. -Wendy Weaver Leetonia, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup crushed pretzels
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup whipped topping
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons strawberry gelatin
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Optional: Whipped topping and pretzel twists

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine pretzels and butter. Press onto the bottom of 2 greased 10-oz. custard cups. Bake until set, 6-8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon over crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Fold in strawberries. Carefully spoon over filling. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. If desired, top with whipped topping and pretzel twist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 27g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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