Sweet Salty Berry Treat (Print Version)
Layered goodness made from pretzels, cream cheese, and strawberry jello. A texture-packed sweet and salty treat everyone loves.
# Ingredients:
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8 ounces (about 2 cups) pretzels, crushed.
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3/4 cup melted butter.
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar.
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2 cups of whipped topping—store-bought or homemade.
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8 ounces softened cream cheese (1 package).
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1 cup plain sugar.
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Two 3-ounce packs of strawberry gelatin mix.
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2 cups of hot boiling water.
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Two 16-ounce packs of frozen strawberries (sweetened, thawed).
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Some pretzels and whipped cream for garnish (optional).
# Directions:
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Set the oven to 350°F so it's ready for baking.
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Combine sugar, butter, and crushed pretzels in a bowl. Press into a 13x9-inch ungreased pan. Bake it for 10 minutes. Let it cool fully.
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Blend cream cheese, sugar, and whipped topping with a mixer till creamy. Spread this on your crust, then refrigerate until it firms up.
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Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in the boiling water. Stir the thawed strawberries into the mix. Let it cool in the fridge until it starts thickening slightly.
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Gently add the chilled strawberry mixture over the creamy topping. Pop it in the fridge for 4-6 hours so it sets up right.
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Cut into squares. Add some whipped cream and pretzels on top if you'd like.
# Notes:
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This sweet treat with a salty twist is a crowd-pleaser at gatherings.
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Be sure to spread the cream cheese layer evenly to help the crust stay crunchy.