Best Strawberry Pretzel Dessert The Country Cook Recipes

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT

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Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck. -Aldene Belch, Flint, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
Optional: Additional whipped topping and pretzels

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat whipped topping, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spread over pretzel crust. Refrigerate until chilled. , For topping, dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a large bowl. Stir in sweetened strawberries; chill until partially set. Carefully spoon over filling. Chill until firm, 4-6 hours. Cut into squares; if desired, serve with additional whipped topping and pretzels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT

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If you like "sweet" and "salty" all at one time, you will love this dessert! This dessert may be made 1 day ahead.

Provided by Texas_Mom_of_5

Categories Gelatin

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
8 ounces Cool Whip
2 (3 ounce) boxes strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
2 cups boiling water
1 pint frozen sweetened strawberries (thawed)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix crushed pretzels, butter, and 1/2 C sugar. Pat into 9"x13" baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Beat cream cheese, 1 C sugar, and Cool Whip together and spread on top of pretzel crust. Dissolve jello in 2 C boiling water. Add strawberries; chill until slightly set. Pour the jello mixture over the cream cheese mixture. Chill until hard.

CONTEST-WINNING STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT

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I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling and crispy pretzel crust. I think it's best when eaten within a day of being made. -Wendy Weaver Leetonia, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup crushed pretzels
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup whipped topping
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons strawberry gelatin
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Optional: Whipped topping and pretzel twists

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine pretzels and butter. Press onto the bottom of 2 greased 10-oz. custard cups. Bake until set, 6-8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon over crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Fold in strawberries. Carefully spoon over filling. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. If desired, top with whipped topping and pretzel twist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 27g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.