suemunzlinger's Recipe

Pretzel Salad

Category: Desserts

9x13 pan
Preheat oven 400F

2 cups crushed pretzels (unsalted is best)
3/4 cup melted butter
3 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup sugar
1 8 oz cream cheese
1 8 oz container of whipped topping
2 3oz packages strawberry jello
2 cups boiling water
1 8oz can crushed pinapple
2 10oz packages frozen strawberries

For the crust, mix pretzels,butter and 3 tablespoons sugar. Press into 9x13" pan and bake for 7 minutes.
Set aside and allow to cool

In mixing bowl, beat together soften cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar.

Fold in the whipped topping and spread over prepared crust. Spread to edges to prevent jello mixture from seeping down into pretzels.

Refrigerate until well chilled.
In a small bowl, dissolve the jello in the boling water and allow to cool slightly.
Add the strawberries and pineapple to the jello and pour over cream cheese.

Refrigerate until served
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream