Pretzel Gelatin Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed pretzels
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• filling:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• topping:
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1/2 cup cold water
• Optional: Fresh strawberries and additional whipped topping

Description

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter and sugar; press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely.
2. For filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in whipped topping; spread over crust. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.
3. In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water; refrigerate until partially set. Pour carefully over filling. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 4-6 hours.
4. Cut into squares. If desired, serve with strawberries and additional whipped topping.