JELLO DESSERT WITH PRETZEL CRUST RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Jello Dessert With Pretzel Crust Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by dkanon

Number Of Ingredients 15

Crust:
3 handfuls of small pretzels (crumbled)
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c melted butter
(double the recipe for a thicker crust)
Center layer:
1/4 c sugar
8 oz softened cream cheese
8 oz cool whip
Top layer:
1 sm pkg of your favorite jello
I usually follow the fruit recipe and add fruit.
orange flavor & add manderine oranges
strawberry banana flavor & add fresh strawberries
raspberry flavor and add fresh raspberries.

Steps:

Crust: Take your crumbled pretzels, butter, and sugar and mix well. In a buttered 9x13 pan, press the mixture in the bottom of the pan to form a crust. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Let cool. Center layer: Mix your sugar and cream cheese together. Then fold in the cool whip. Place mixture over the pretzel crust. Top layer: Take your favorite package of jello and follow the recipe on the package. Remember to follow the fruit recipe if you choose to add fruit. Pour this mixture over the center layer. Cover and refridgerate for 3-4 hour until the jello is set.