STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SQUARES

Strawberry Pretzel Squares image

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories Gelatin

Time 25m

Yield 20 squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups finely crushed pretzels
1/2 cup sugar, divided
2/3 cup non-hydogenated margarine, melted
1.5 (250 g) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup Cool Whip Topping, thawed
2 cups boiling water
2 (85 g) packages jell-o strawberry jelly powder
1 1/2 cups cold water
4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F Mix pretzels, 1/4 cup sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 13x9 inch pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.
Beat cream cheese, remaininf suar and milk until blended. Stir in Cool Whip; spread over crust. Refrigerate.
Add boiling water to jelly powder powder in large bowl; stir 2 minutes until completelyu dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate 1-1 1/2 hours or until thickened (spoon drawn through leaves definate inpression). Stir in strawberries; spoon over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
MAKE IT EASY: Substitute 1 package (600g) frozen whole strawberries, sliced, for the fresh strawberries. Stir into jelly powder along with the cold water. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes, or until thickened; spoon over cream cheese layer. Continue as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.2, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 29.1, Sodium 483.7, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 14.9, Protein 4.6