Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3 tsp. plus ¾ cup sugar, divided
- ¾ cup melted butter
- 2 (3 oz.) packages orange gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 (8 oz.) cans crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups whipped topping
Directions
Heat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine pretzels and 3 teaspoons sugar; stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; add pineapple and oranges. Chill until partially set, about 30 minutes. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipping cream orwhipped topping. Spread over crust. Gently spoon gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer; cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours or until firm. Cut into squares. Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired. Yields 15 servings.