STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT JARS

Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Jars image

Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? These make-ahead dessert jars will disappear quickly at any potluck. -Aldene Belch, Flint, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 32 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups crushed pretzels (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
2 cups whipped topping
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
TOPPING:
2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine pretzels, butter and sugar; spread onto a baking sheet. Bake until crisp and lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack; break into small pieces., For filling, in a small bowl, beat whipped topping, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled. , For topping, in a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in sweetened strawberries; chill until partially set, about 1 hour. Carefully layer pretzel mixture, filling and topping into 4-oz. glass jars. Chill until firm, at least 2 hours. If desired, serve with additional whipped topping and pretzels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.