Pretzel Salad II

You'll be surprised by how good this dessert is! The crust combines crushed pretzels, powdered sugar and melted butter. Then the crust is layered with a cream cheese filling and a strawberry gelatin topping.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 383 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• ¾ cup melted butter
• 1 ½ cups boiling water
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries
• 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2 ½ cups crushed pretzels
• 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl combine crushed pretzels, 3 tablespoons confectioner's (powdered) sugar and melted butter. Mix well and press into a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Cool.

Step 4

To make the filling, combine in a medium bowl the cream cheese and 1 cup confectioner's (powdered) sugar; beat until smooth. Stir in whipped topping; spread mixture in crust and refrigerate.

Step 5

Meanwhile, combine gelatin mix and boiling water; add strawberries. Let gelatin mixture thicken slightly, and then pour over the crust and filling layers. Refrigerate for 4 hours.