Irresistible Strawberry Pretzel Layered Delight

Ingredients

Crust Layer:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons white sugar

Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Strawberry Layer:
- 6 oz package strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups frozen strawberries

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pretzel Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine 2 cups of crushed pretzels, 3/4 cup of melted butter, and 3 tablespoons of white sugar. Mix well until the pretzels are evenly coated with butter and sugar.
- Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to create an even layer.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.

2. Create the Cream Cheese Layer:
- In a mixing bowl, blend 8 oz of softened cream cheese with 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in 1 cup of thawed frozen whipped topping until fully incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring full coverage to prevent the gelatin from seeping through.

3. Prepare the Strawberry Layer:
- In a medium bowl, dissolve one 6 oz package of strawberry gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water, stirring continuously until fully dissolved.
- Add 2 cups of frozen strawberries to the gelatin mixture, stirring well to combine.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then carefully pour it over the cream cheese layer, ensuring it spreads evenly.

4. Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the strawberry layer is fully set.
- Once set, slice into squares and serve chilled.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Chilling Time: PT2H
2 hours

Total Time

- PT2H30M
2 hours and 30 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
- No-Bake Cheesecake Bars
- Layered Dessert
- Summer Treat
- Sweet and Salty
- Cream Cheese Dessert
- Pretzel Crust Recipe
- Strawberry Gelatin
- Frozen Dessert
- Easy Dessert

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 3,200

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