orange pretzel salad

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

This Jello dessert is one of my personal favorites, and always gets great reviews when anyone tries it. I actually prefer this over the Strawberry pretzel salad. The recipe is another from my Taste of Home - Aug/Sept 2007 magazine..been tested and approved by my friends and family. Enjoy!

(3 ratings)
yield 15 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min

Ingredients For orange pretzel salad

  • 2 c
    crushed pretzels
  • 3 tsp
    plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided
  • 3/4 c
    butter, melted
  • 2 pkg
    (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
  • 2 c
    boiling water
  • 2 can
    (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 can
    ( 11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1
    (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 c
    whipped topping, thawed
  • additional whipped topping, optional

How To Make orange pretzel salad

  • 1
    In a small bowl, combine pretzels and 3 teaspoons sugar; stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add pineapple and oranges. Chill until partially set, about 30 minutes.
  • 3
    In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Gently spoon gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until firm.
  • 4
    Cut into squares. Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired.
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