Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

Name: Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
Ingredients: 1 (3-ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix; 1 cup boiling water; 3 cups pretzels; ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed; 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed; 12 large strawberries, stemmed

Preparation info

Makes
8 to 10
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Strawberries

By Corrine Kozlak

Published 2023

About

This is one of those popular, quirky, retro recipes from the 1960s, once relegated to the salad category, that I love to enjoy at least once a year. This family favorite, now in the dessert category, is a lovely layered dish that combines sweetness and saltiness in a terrific way.

Ingredients

Topping

1 (3-ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
1 cup boiling water

Dessert

Method

To make topping, combine gelatin mix and 1 cup boiling water in a medium-size glass bowl; stir for 2 minutes or until completely dissolved. Refrigerate until gelatin is cooled to room temperature and begins to thicken.

Preheat oven to 350°.

To make crust, process pretze