Strawberry/Pineapple Pretzel Salad (Paula Deen/Food Network)

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed pretzels
• 3/4 cup melted butter
• 3 tablespoons sugar, plus
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping
• 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry gelatin
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• whipped topping or whipped cream, to garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°.

2. 2

   For the crust, mix the pretzels, butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar.

3. 3

   Press this mixture into a 9 by 13-inch pan and bake for 7 minutes.

4. 4

   Set aside and allow to cool.

5. 5

   In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 3/4 cup of sugar.

6. 6

   Fold in the whipped topping, and spread over the cooled crust.

7. 7

   Refrigerate until well chilled.

8. 8

   In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water, and allow to cool slightly.

9. 9

   Add the strawberries and pineapple, and pour over the cream cheese mixture.

10. 10

    Refrigerate until serving time.

11. 11

    To serve, cut slices and serve with a dollop of whipped topping.