Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Submitted by Patricia Mahoney, Menard Electric Cooperative
Servings 10

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 2 cups pretzels crushed
  • 12 tablespoons butter or margarine melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Filling:

  • 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Topping:

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 23-ounce container frozen strawberries
  • 2 small packages strawberry gelatin

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Combine crust ingredients and spread in a greased 9X13-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Blend the filling ingredients and spread over the cooled crust.
  • For the topping, dissolve gelatin in very hot water. Stir in the strawberries. Allow the strawberry mixture to cool and begin to set, and then pour it over the filling.
  • Refrigerate until the topping is fully set.