Name: Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Squares
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h 40 min
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups finely crushed pretzels; 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted; 1-1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (12 oz.), softened; 2 Tbsp. milk; 1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping; 2 cups boiling water; 1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin; 1-1/2 cups cold water; 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

760 Review(s)

5 Hr(s) (incl. refrigerating)

20 Min(s) Prep

4 Hr(s) 40 Min(s) Cook

Watch our video to learn how to make Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Squares. Find layer after layer of yummy goodness in these easy to make Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Squares. They'll be a hit at birthday parties and on dessert tables!

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20 servings

Original recipe yields 20 servings

2 cups finely crushed pretzels

1/2 cup sugar, divided

2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

1-1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (12 oz.), softened

2 Tbsp. milk

1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

2 cups boiling water

1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin

1-1/2 cups cold water

4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Let's Make It

Heat oven to 350°F.

Combine pretzel crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Bake 10 min. Cool.

Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar and milk with mixer until blended. Stir in COOL WHIP; spread over crust. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate 1-1/2 hours or until thickened. Stir in berries; spoon over cream cheese layer.

Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Variation

Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, fat-free milk and COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping.

Tip 2

Substitute

Prepare using 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Strawberry Gelatin.

Tip 3

Make it Easy

Substitute 1 pkg. (20 oz.) frozen whole strawberries, sliced, for the fresh strawberries. Stir into gelatin along with the cold water. Refrigerate 10 to 15 min. or until thickened; spoon over cream cheese layer. Continue as directed.

Nutrition

Calories

230

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g

17%

Saturated Fat 8g

40%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 35mg

12%

Sodium 280mg

12%

Total Carbohydrates 25g

Dietary Fiber less than 1g

Sugars 15g

30%

Protein 3g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

20%

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

20 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.