Pretzel Jello
(from Ryan77’s recipe box)
A favorite at any family gathering.
Source: Mom
Serves 10 peopleCategories: Side Dish
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Filling:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Jello:
- 2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 pkg (16 oz) frozen strawberries, diced
Directions
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Crust: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix the pretzels, butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Press this mixture into a 9 by 13-inch pan and bake for 7 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool.
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Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 3/4 cup of sugar. Fold in the whipped topping, and spread over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until well chilled.
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Jello: In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water, and allow to cool slightly. Add the strawberries and pour over the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until serving time.