Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad

Name: Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, melted; 1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided; 2 cups finely crushed pretzels; 2 cups boiling water; 2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin; 2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 cups whipped topping; Optional: Additional whipped topping and mandarin oranges

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Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Peggy Boyd, Northport, Alabama

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Updated on Dec. 01, 2023

Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It’s a family favorite that is a slam-dunk at potlucks. —Peggy Boyd, Northport, Alabama

Note: For single servings, prepare layers as directed. In each of twelve 9-oz. cups or 1/2-pint canning jars, layer about 2 Tbsp. pretzel mixture, 2 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture and 1/3 cup gelatin mixture. Chill until firm; top as directed.

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Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 cups finely crushed pretzels
2 cups boiling water
2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups whipped topping
Optional: Additional whipped topping and mandarin oranges

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Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°. Mix melted butter and 1 tablespoon sugar; stir in pretzels. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

2
In a large bowl, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Stir in fruit. Refrigerate until partially set, about 30 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust.
4
Gently spoon gelatin mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 2-4 hours. To serve, cut into squares. If desired, top with additional whipped topping and oranges.