Pretzel Strawberry Dessert

Name: Pretzel Strawberry Dessert
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 18 servings
Ingredients: 2-2/3 cups crushed pretzels (10 ounces); 1 cup butter, melted; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple; 2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin; 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sliced sweetened strawberries, thawed

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield 18 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I have prepared this wonderful flavored dessert for my family for many years. It is often requested for special gatherings.—Amy Olson, Lousville, Kentucky

Ingredients

2-2/3 cups crushed pretzels (10 ounces)
1 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sliced sweetened strawberries, thawed

Directions

In a bowl, combine the pretzels and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and 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; 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.