Description
A sweet and salty pretzel crust lies beneath a smooth, tangy cream cheese layer and a topping of cool strawberry gelatin and juicy strawberries. This pie is a real sensory treat that everyone will love! Top each serving with a dollop of whipped topping if you like.
Ingredients
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- ¾ cup margarine, melted
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored Jell-O®
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen sweetened strawberries (do not thaw)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl mix together crushed pretzels
- melted margarine
- and 1 tablespoon sugar. Press mixture firmly into bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes
- until lightly browned. Cool completely.
- In a medium mixing bowl
- beat together softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth and fluffy. Fold in whipped topping and spread mixture evenly onto cooled crust.
- Place gelatin in a medium heat-proof bowl and pour in boiling water. Stir gently until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add frozen strawberries and continue to stir until mixture begins to thicken. Chill until semi-firm but still pourable. Pour gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 16