Jello Dessert With Pretzel Crust

By dkanon

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 3 handfuls of small pretzels (crumbled)
• 1/2 c sugar
• 1/2 c melted butter
• (double the recipe for a thicker crust)
• Center layer:
• 1/4 c sugar
• 8 oz softened cream cheese
• 8 oz cool whip
• Top layer:
• 1 sm pkg of your favorite jello
• I usually follow the fruit recipe and add fruit.
• orange flavor & add manderine oranges
• strawberry banana flavor & add fresh strawberries
• raspberry flavor and add fresh raspberries.

Preparation

Step 1

Crust:
Take your crumbled pretzels, butter, and sugar and mix well. In a buttered 9x13 pan, press the mixture in the bottom of the pan to form a crust. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Let cool.
Center layer:
Mix your sugar and cream cheese together. Then fold in the cool whip. Place mixture over the pretzel crust.
Top layer:
Take your favorite package of jello and follow the recipe on the package. Remember to follow the fruit recipe if you choose to add fruit. Pour this mixture over the center layer. Cover and refridgerate for 3-4 hour until the jello is set.