MAKEOVER STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT

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This has been a family favorite recipe for many years. I believe it was one of the first recipes I made when I first got married 24 years ago. I was so happy to come across a low-fat version in a Light and Tasty magazine.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Gelatin

Time 40m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups crushed pretzels (8 ounces)
3/4 cup reduced fat margarine, melted
7 tablespoons sugar, divided
8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
sugar substitute, equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
8 ounces frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed
20 ounces unsweetened crushed canned pineapple
2 (3 ounce) boxes sugar-free strawberry gelatin
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen sliced sweetened strawberries, thawed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the pretzels, margarine and 3 Tablespoons sugar.
  • Press onto the bottom of a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until set.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar substitute and remaining sugar until smooth.
  • Fold in whipped topping.
  • Spread over cooled crust.
  • Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside.
  • Add water to pineapple juice if necessary to measure 1 cup; pour into a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Pour into a large bowl, stir in gelatin until dissolved.
  • Drain strawberries, reserving juice; set strawberries aside.
  • Add water to strawberry juice if necessary to measure 1 1/2 cups; stir into gelatin mixture.
  • Refrigerate until partially set.
  • Stir in reserved pineapple and strawberries.
  • Carefully spoon over filling.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm.
  • This recipe was tested with Parkay Light stick margarine and Splenda No Calorie Sweetener.

Sudhan Suvam Lamichhane
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5 stars! This recipe is a winner!


Lindi Mahlangu
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This is the best strawberry pretzel dessert recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hum Tum
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add different fruits or nuts to it to change up the flavor.


sajjad aly
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This dessert is so good! The combination of strawberries, pretzels, and cream cheese is perfect.


MNan Jani
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The recipe is easy to follow and the dessert is delicious! I would definitely recommend it.


Nathan Budzen
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This recipe is a keeper! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Kwaku Prince Oppong
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I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


M Noman
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I made this for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.


Aylin Martinez
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This dessert is perfect for potlucks and parties. It's always a hit!


cay
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I've been making strawberry pretzel dessert for years and this recipe is by far the best! The pretzels add the perfect crunch and the strawberries are so fresh and juicy.


Melkamu Beyene
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It was easy to make and it tasted like the perfect combination of sweet and salty!


Nweke Emmanuel
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This is such a simple recipe and the results were amazing! It's the perfect summer dessert.


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