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~ pineapple/strawberry pretzel dessert ~

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

A popular dessert anytime of the year. We enjoyed this dessert, following our traditional pork & homemade kraut, dumplings and many other fixings for New Years! Happy New Year!!!

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For ~ pineapple/strawberry pretzel dessert ~

  • CRUST
  • 2 c
    crushed pretzels ( salted )
  • 1 1/2 stick
    unsalted butter or 3/4 cup
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • FILLING
  • 1 - 8 oz
    softened cream cheese
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1-8 oz
    thawed, cool whip
  • STRAWBERRY/PINEAPPLE TOPPING
  • 1 - 6 oz
    strawberry jello
  • 2 c
    boiling water
  • 20 oz
    sliced, frozen strawberries
  • 1-8 oz
    crushed pineapple, juice too

How To Make ~ pineapple/strawberry pretzel dessert ~

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Melt butter, add to crushed pretzels and sugar. Mix well. Press into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven to cool.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in cool whip. Spread over cooled crust, with an offset knife. Refrigerate.
  • 3
    In a medium bowl, mix together the water and jello. Stir in the strawberries and pineapple. Refrigerate until starting to set. Stir and spread over cream cheese filling.
  • 4
    Chill for 4 hours or until completely set. I always serve with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!
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