Peach Pretzel Salad Dessert (Print)
Crunchy pretzels, creamy filling, and sweet peach layers in a refreshing treat.
# Ingredients:
→ Peach Gelatin Layer
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2 1/3 cups boiling water
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1 6 oz box peach gelatin
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4 cups sliced peaches, fresh or canned
→ Pretzel Crust
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2 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
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3 tablespoons powdered sugar
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3/4 cup melted butter
→ Cream Cheese Layer
07 -
1 8 oz package cream cheese
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 8 oz carton whipped topping
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1 pasteurized egg (optional)
# Directions:
01 -
Combine the gelatin with boiling water in a medium bowl. Whisk until gelatin is dissolved. Roughly chop the peaches and add them to the gelatin mixture. Allow to cool just until it is soft set.
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Add the pretzels to a resealable bag and using a rolling pin, crush the pretzels until they are small pieces. Add them to a medium bowl along with the powdered sugar and butter. Mix until the pretzels are coated.
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Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F. Cool.
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Meanwhile, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and pasteurized egg (optional) until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping. Carefully spread over the pretzel crust.
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Pour the soft set gelatin and peach mixture over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate the dessert until the gelatin is fully set. Serve chilled.