STRAWBERRY/PINEAPPLE PRETZEL SALAD (PAULA DEEN/FOOD NETWORK)

Strawberry/Pineapple Pretzel Salad (Paula Deen/Food Network) image

I used to make this salad all the time and so did my mom. However, I tried it using Paula's "extra special ingredient", crushed pineapples, and oh boy it was great. It's amazing that one little change can make a huge difference. ENJOY! If you crave things that have that salty/sweet combo, then this is for you!

Provided by tree luee dee

Categories Gelatin

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup melted butter
3 tablespoons sugar, plus
3/4 cup sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping
2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
whipped topping or whipped cream, to garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°.
For the crust, mix the pretzels, butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar.
Press this mixture into a 9 by 13-inch pan and bake for 7 minutes.
Set aside and allow to cool.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 3/4 cup of sugar.
Fold in the whipped topping, and spread over the cooled crust.
Refrigerate until well chilled.
In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water, and allow to cool slightly.
Add the strawberries and pineapple, and pour over the cream cheese mixture.
Refrigerate until serving time.
To serve, cut slices and serve with a dollop of whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756.3, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 99.8, Sodium 1155.6, Carbohydrate 103.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 53.9, Protein 10.8