Description
A classic sweet-and-salty layered dessert featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy sweet cream cheese layer, and tangy cranberry gelatin topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 3 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 package (6 oz) cranberry gelatin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping gently. Spread this mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Dissolve cranberry gelatin in 2 cups boiling water, then add 3 cups cranberry juice and 1 cup sugar, stirring until dissolved. Allow to cool slightly.
- Pour the gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
For a firmer texture, refrigerate overnight; allow for variations like orange zest or using sugar substitutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg