Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Strawberry/Raspberry Pretzel Salad

This is my FAVORITE jello salad.  I first had it at a work party years ago (thanks Dawn :)  I had to hunt it down, it was so good.  Also a good dessert.  My favorite is the raspberry version, but Jay's family begs for the Strawberry.

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
4 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry or raspberry flavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries or raspberries

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together the pretzels, 4 1/2 tablespoons 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 and boiling water. Mix in frozen strawberries, and stir until thawed. Pour over cream cheese mixture in pan. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour.

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