Strawberry Pretzel Dessert The Country Cook Recipes

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT

Steps:

• 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. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat whipped topping, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spread over pretzel crust. Refrigerate until chilled. , For topping, dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a large bowl. Stir in sweetened strawberries; chill until partially set. Carefully spoon over filling. Chill until firm, 4-6 hours. Cut into squares; if desired, serve with additional whipped topping and pretzels.

MAKEOVER STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the pretzels, margarine and 3 Tablespoons sugar.
• Press onto the bottom of a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until set.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar substitute and remaining sugar until smooth.
• Fold in whipped topping.
• Spread over cooled crust.
• Refrigerate until chilled.
• Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside.
• Add water to pineapple juice if necessary to measure 1 cup; pour into a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil.
• Pour into a large bowl, stir in gelatin until dissolved.
• Drain strawberries, reserving juice; set strawberries aside.
• Add water to strawberry juice if necessary to measure 1 1/2 cups; stir into gelatin mixture.
• Refrigerate until partially set.
• Stir in reserved pineapple and strawberries.
• Carefully spoon over filling.
• Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm.
• This recipe was tested with Parkay Light stick margarine and Splenda No Calorie Sweetener.

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DELIGHT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F
• In large bowl, combine all crust ingredients; mix well.
• Press in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
• Cool for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in same large bowl, combine condensed milk and water; blend well. Add pudding mix; beat 2 minutes with electric mixer at medium speed. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
• Fold whipped topping into thickened pudding mixture. Spread over cooled baked crust. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until filling is firm.
• Spoon strawberry pie filling over filling. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until serving time. If desired, garnish individual servings with chocolate dipped tree-shaped pretzels.
• Store in refrigerator.