You'll be surprised by how good this dessert is! The crust combines crushed pretzels, powdered sugar and melted butter. Then the crust is layered with a cream cheese filling and a strawberry gelatin topping.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- CRUST
- 2 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- FILLING
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
- TOPPING
- 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin mix
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium bowl combine crushed pretzels, 3 tablespoons confectioner's (powdered) sugar and melted butter. Mix well and press into a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Cool.
To make the filling, combine in a medium bowl the cream cheese and 1 cup confectioner's (powdered) sugar; beat until smooth. Stir in whipped topping; spread mixture in crust and refrigerate.
Meanwhile, combine gelatin mix and boiling water; add strawberries. Let gelatin mixture thicken slightly, and then pour over the crust and filling layers. Refrigerate for 4 hours.