A sweet and salty pretzel crust lies beneath a smooth, tangy cream cheese layer and a topping of cool strawberry gelatin and juicy strawberries. This pie is a real sensory treat that everyone will love! Top each serving with a dollop of whipped topping if you like.
Ingredients
- coarsely crushed pretzels: 2 cups
- margarine: 0.75 cup (melted)
- white sugar: 1 Tbsp
- cream cheese: 1 pack (8 ounce pack, softened)
- white sugar: 1 cup
- frozen whipped topping: 1 container (8 ounce container, thawed)
- strawberry flavored Jell-O®: 2 packages (3 ounce packages)
- boiling water: 2 cups
- frozen sweetened strawberries (do not thaw): 2 packages (10 ounce packages)
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Stages of cooking
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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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.
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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 onto cooled crust.
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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.
