Ingredients for Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad
- 1 ½ cups crushed pretzels
- 9 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
- Orange Gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- Crushed Pineapple
- Mandarin Oranges
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces whipped topping
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How to Make Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups crushed pretzels and 3 teaspoons granulated sugar.
- Add 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) melted unsalted butter and mix until pretzels are evenly coated.
- Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a medium bowl, sprinkle 1 (3 ounce) package orange flavored gelatin over 1 cup boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
- Stir in 1 cup drained crushed pineapple and 1 cup mandarin orange segments.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese with 6 tablespoons granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in 8 ounces whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Carefully pour the slightly thickened orange gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely set.
- Cut into squares and garnish with additional whipped topping, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
114g
Fat
52g
Carbs
18g
