PRETZEL GELATIN DESSERT

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This is one of my mother's absolute favorite desserts. The salty pretzel crust is the perfect complement to the sweet cream cheese filling. -Erin Frakes, Moline, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
TOPPING:
2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
Optional: Fresh strawberries and additional whipped topping

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter and sugar; press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely. , For filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in whipped topping; spread over crust. Refrigerate, covered, until cold. , In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water; refrigerate until partially set. Pour carefully over filling. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 4-6 hours., Cut into squares. If desired, serve with strawberries and additional whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.