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MAKEOVER STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT



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This trimmed-down treat has just half the fat, a quarter of the cholesterol and a third fewer calories and carbohydrates, but it still tastes terrific.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups crushed pretzels (8 ounces)
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free strawberry gelatin
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sliced sweetened strawberries, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and 3 tablespoons sugar. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar substitute and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust. Refrigerate until chilled., Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add water to pineapple juice if necessary to measure 1 cup; pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Pour into a large bowl; stir in gelatin until dissolved., Drain strawberries, reserving juice; set strawberries aside. Add water to strawberry juice if necessary to measure 1-1/2 cups; stir into gelatin mixture. Refrigerate until partially set. , Stir in reserved pineapple and strawberries. Carefully spoon over filling. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MAKEOVER STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT



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This has been a family favorite recipe for many years. I believe it was one of the first recipes I made when I first got married 24 years ago. I was so happy to come across a low-fat version in a Light and Tasty magazine.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Gelatin

Time 40m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups crushed pretzels (8 ounces)
3/4 cup reduced fat margarine, melted
7 tablespoons sugar, divided
8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
sugar substitute, equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
8 ounces frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed
20 ounces unsweetened crushed canned pineapple
2 (3 ounce) boxes sugar-free strawberry gelatin
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen sliced sweetened strawberries, thawed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the pretzels, margarine and 3 Tablespoons sugar.
  • Press onto the bottom of a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until set.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar substitute and remaining sugar until smooth.
  • Fold in whipped topping.
  • Spread over cooled crust.
  • Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside.
  • Add water to pineapple juice if necessary to measure 1 cup; pour into a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Pour into a large bowl, stir in gelatin until dissolved.
  • Drain strawberries, reserving juice; set strawberries aside.
  • Add water to strawberry juice if necessary to measure 1 1/2 cups; stir into gelatin mixture.
  • Refrigerate until partially set.
  • Stir in reserved pineapple and strawberries.
  • Carefully spoon over filling.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm.
  • This recipe was tested with Parkay Light stick margarine and Splenda No Calorie Sweetener.

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