Ok, so this isn't exactly a holiday dessert. But we consider it a side dish, anyway. That's how we Tureks roll.Ma's S.P.S.
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 3 tablespoons sugar, plus 3/4 cup sugar (or sugar substitute; can reduce amount if desired)
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (low fat)
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping (low fat)
- 2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry gelatin dessert mix (sugar-free is fine)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen strawberries
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
For the crust, mix the pretzels, butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Press this mixture into a 9 by 13-inch pan and bake for 7 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 3/4 cup of sugar. Fold in the whipped topping, and spread over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until well chilled.
In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water, and allow to cool slightly. Add the strawberries, and pour over the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until serving time.
4 comments:
I love this stuff but have never made it myself. Do you usually use the sugar free strawberry gelatin or regular?
And hey, in my family, anything is a "Holiday dish". My two favorite Christmas cookies have absolutely nothing to do with Christmas! :)
This is one of my favorites and a regular that my extended family member make, although I've also never made it myself!
This is SOOOOOO a holiday dessert in my family! We had it at Thanksgiving and we'll have it for Christmas. I will say that my mom makes it best though. ;)
This dessert is all about the crust. If you don't crush the pretzels enough or bake the pretzels so it becomes a solid crust, the pretzels turn into mush, which is NO fun. :)
I haven't had this dish in years, but it is ever so yummy. Why haven't I made it?!
One permanent holiday "salad" dish for us is Polish Vegetable Salad. Ever have it/make it?
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