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Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Servings: 8 -10
Author: Simply Happenstance

Ingredients

  • Bottom Layer:
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup sugar I used Zulka Pure Cane
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • Middle layer:
  • 1 tub of Cool Whip Lite
  • 8 oz. 1/3 less fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • Top Layer:
  • 6 oz. box of strawberry jello
  • 10 oz. frozen strawberries

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan and set aside.
  • For the bottom:
  • Pour two cups of pretzels into a ziploc bag.
  • Crush the pretzels with the back of a spoon or meat tenderizer.
  • Pour the pretzels in a bowl with the sugar and butter and mix.
  • Place the mixture over the bottom of the pan and place in the oven for 10 min.
  • Once down let this layer completely cool.
  • For the middle:
  • Beat the cream cheese in a mixer.
  • Add the sugar and lemon zest and whip until incorporated.
  • With a spatula fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture is fluffy.
  • Place in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  • Once set, layer over the pretzel layer.
  • For the top:
  • Boil two cups of hot water.
  • Mix in the jello packet until dissolved.
  • Add in the frozen strawberries.
  • Gently spoon this mixture over the middle layer.
  • Distribute evenly.
  • Cool in the fridge for 30 minutes and then enjoy!