Sweet Berry Pretzel Treat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bottom Crust
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8 ounces pretzels, smashed up (about 2 cups)
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3/4 cup butter, melted down
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3 tablespoons white sugar
→ Middle Layer
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2 cups cool whip or similar topping
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8 ounces cream cheese, left out to soften
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1 cup granulated sugar
→ Berry Layer
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2 packs strawberry jello (3 ounces each)
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2 cups hot water just off the boil
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2 bags frozen strawberry slices with sugar (16 ounces each), thawed out
→ Extra Toppings
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More cool whip for the top if you want
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Some extra crushed pretzels to sprinkle on top
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven on to 350°F. Throw your crushed pretzels in a bowl with the melted butter and sugar. Mix it all up. Push this mixture down into a 13x9-inch dish - don't grease it first. Stick it in the oven for 10 minutes until it seems set. Let it cool all the way on a rack before moving on.
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While you're waiting for the crust to cool down, grab a bowl and mix your whipped topping, cream cheese, and sugar together. Keep mixing until it's smooth with no lumps. When your crust isn't warm anymore, spread this mix over it. Stick the whole thing in your fridge.
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Grab a big bowl and pour the boiling water over the jello powder. Stir until it's all dissolved. Add your thawed strawberries to the mix. Put this in the fridge until it starts getting thick but isn't solid yet. Then pour it carefully over your cream cheese layer. Let everything sit in the fridge for 4-6 hours so it gets totally firm.
# Notes:
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This crowd-pleaser works great as a cool summer treat or as an after-dinner sweet
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You can make this a day early for parties and backyard cookouts