CRANBERRY PRETZEL SALAD RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Cranberry Pretzel Salad Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by jolofson

Number Of Ingredients 12

LAYER 1:
2 cups pretzels, crushed
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon sugar
LAYER 2:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip
1/2 cup sugar
LAYER 3:
1 large package black cherry Jello
2 cans whole cranberry sauce
2 cups boiling water

Steps:

Note: The 3rd layer can be mixed first and set in the refrigerator while other layers are being prepared. Just don't forget it and leave it too long; you don't want it to congeal. Preheat oven to 350°F. 1st layer: In a bowl, mix the crushed pretzels, butter and 1 tablespoon sugar together. Press mixture into the bottom of a large flat baking dish. Bake 8 minutes at 350°F. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. 2nd layer: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, Cool Whip, and 1/2 cup sugar. Spread mixture on top of cooled crust. 3rd layer: In a bowl, mix the Jello, cranberry sauce and boiling water. Cool and pour over second layer. Place int he refrigerator to set (about 2 to 4 hours).