Friday, May 21, 2010

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SALAD


This one has been a favorite at the holidays, but I like it in the summer time.

The colors are so pretty!!

CRUST:


2 cups crushed pretzels
1 stick REAL butter, melted (not margarine)
1 cup white sugar


FILLING:

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container cool whip

1/2 cups powdered sugar


TOPPING:

2 packages strawberry flavored gelatin
1 cup water


1 can crushed pineapple (juice and all)
1 package frozen strawberries (or fresh)


Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Mix together the pretzels, sugar and melted butter.

Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.

Bake for 10 minutes, or lightly toasted. Set aside to cool completely.




In a medium bowl, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth.


Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over the cooled crust.


Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.




In a medium bowl, stir together the gelatin mix, water and pineapple.


Mix in frozen strawberries, and stir until thawed.


Pour over cream cheese mixture in pan.


Refrigerate until completely chilled and set.

1 comment:

Kim W. said...

My niece and Tess made this today, but despite the cream cheese not being softened, it still turned out yummy! (It was just kind of like it had cottage cheese consistency for that layer, lol) thanks for having this blog so I can make my favorite recipes of yours when I'm missin you! :)