Orange Cranberry Pretzel Jello Dessert |
Author: Nikki
This Orange Cranberry Pretzel Jello Dessert is a delicious and gorgeous holiday treat! It is tart, sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy and crisp. With so many wonderful flavors and textures, it will be the hit of any party!
- 1 (6 oz) box Orange Jello, dry
- 2¼ cups boiling water
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 3 cups cranberries
Pretzel Crust
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
Cream Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 8 ounces cool whip, thawed to room temperature
- In a medium sauce pan, bring 2¼ cups of water, 1 Tablespoon sugar, and 3 cups cranberries to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from stove and add jello. Stir until Jello is dissolved. Allow jello to cool to room temperature.
Pretzel Crust
- Combine melted butter and sugar. Stir in the crushed pretzels. Press evenly on the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8 minutes. Let cool completely.
Cream Filling
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar. Beat until smooth. Next, stir in Cool Whip.
- Spread over pretzel crust. Make sure to get the cream mixture tight against the edges of the pan to prevent the jello mixture from seeping through.
- Pour cooled jello over cream layer and put in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Recipe by Chef in Training at https://www.chef-in-training.com/orange-cranberry-pretzel-jello-dessert/
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