Ingredients for Strawberry Pretzel Squares
- 1 ½ cups crushed pretzels
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (¼ cup for crust, ½ cup for cream cheese layer)
- ½ cup melted margarine
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Cool Whip Topping
- 1 cup boiling water
- Jelly Powder
- ½ cup cold water
- Fresh Strawberries
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How to Make Strawberry Pretzel Squares
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups crushed pretzels, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup melted margarine. Mix well.
- Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in 8 ounces Cool Whip.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Refrigerate while you prepare the strawberry topping.
- In a medium bowl, combine 3 ounces strawberry gelatin powder with 1 cup boiling water. Stir for 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
- Stir in ½ cup cold water.
- Refrigerate for 1-1 ½ hours, or until thickened.
- Gently fold in 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (or 1 package (10 oz) frozen sliced strawberries, thawed and drained).
- Spoon the strawberry mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until firm, before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
59g
Fat
32g
Carbs
11g
