Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min. + chilling
MAKES: 12-16 servings

Ingredients

CRUST:

• 2 cups crushed pretzels (about 8 ounces)
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons sugar

FILLING:

• 2 cups whipped topping
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar

TOPPING:

• 2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
• Additional whipped topping, optional

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
2. For filling, in a small bowl, beat whipped topping, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spread over pretzel crust. Refrigerate until chilled.
3. For topping, dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a large bowl. Stir in strawberries with syrup; chill until partially set. Carefully spoon over filling. Chill for 4-6 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; serve with whipped topping if desired. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 piece) equals 295 calories, 15 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 305 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.