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pretzel salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jo Ann Duren
Beaumont, TX

This recipe has been in my collection for many years.

(1 rating)
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For pretzel salad

  • crust
  • 2 1/2 c
    crushed pretzels
  • 3 Tbsp
    confectioners sugar
  • 3/4 c
    melted butter
  • filling
  • 1 8- oz
    package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c
    confectioners sugar
  • 1 c
    frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • topping
  • 1 6- oz
    package strawberry flavored gelatin mix
  • 1 1/2 c
    boiling water
  • 1 16 oz
    package frozen strawberries

How To Make pretzel salad

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl combine crushed pretzels, 3 tablespoons confectioners (powdered) sugar and melted butter.
  • 3
    Mix well and press into a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  • 4
    Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Cool.
  • 5
    To make the filling, combine in a medium bowl the cream cheese and 1 cup confectioner's sugar, beat until smooth. Stir in whipped topping, spread mixture in crust and refrigerate.
  • 6
    Meanwhile, combine gelatin mix and boiling water; add strawberries. Let gelatin mixture thicken slightly and then pour over the crust and filling layers.
  • 7
    Refrigerate for 4 hours.
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