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