strawberry pretzel pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
• 3/4 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)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• 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 9x13 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 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.