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Bobby’s Lighter Strawberry Pretzel Salad Bobby’s Lighter Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe Courtesy of

54321 Based on 12 Reviews

358 Fewer Calories
24g Less Fat

Servings: 12
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy

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1 1/2 cups unsalted crushed pretzels (about 15 pretzel rods)
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons applesauce
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup reduced-fat nondairy whipped topping
2 cups boiling water
2 (0.30-ounce) packages sugar-free strawberry gelatin
2 cups cold water
1 cup fresh sliced strawberries
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.

Combine the pretzels, melted butter, applesauce, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl until blended. Press the mixture into the pan. Bake until just set, 5 – 7 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar in a large bowl with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping. Spread the filling over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until well chilled, 30 – 40 minutes.

Pour the boiling water over the gelatin in a medium bowl, stirring until the gelatin dissolves completely, 1 – 2 minutes. Stir in the cold water until blended.  Add the strawberries and crushed pineapple, stirring to combine well. Pour the gelatin mixture over the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until set, 3 – 4 hours.

Bobby’s Tip:
An easy way to crush the pretzels is to place them in a food storage bag and crush them lightly with a rolling pin (or baseball bat) until the pretzels are finely crushed.

Original recipe courtesy Paula Deen:  Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Nutritional Information: 200 Cal (10% from Fat, 1% from Protein, 89% from Carb); 1 g Protein; 7 g Tot Fat; 4 g Sat Fat; 1 g Mono Fat; 128 g Carb; 1 g Fiber; 22 g Sugar; 15 mg Calcium; 0 mg Iron; 180 mg Sodium; 15 mg Cholesterol

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Low cal.

By Marilyn on December 22, 2012

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FANTASTIC SOUTHERN RECEIPES AS USUAL. MY GO TO PLACE WHEN PLANNING LARGE DINNER PARTIES OR (FAMILY-GET-TOGETHERS!) WHICH ARE MY MOST FAVORITE, ESPECIALLY THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.[

By MARY COOPER on December 13, 2012

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DO YOU MAKE ANY THING GLUTEN FREE. THAT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU DID.

By LINDA SIMPSON on November 14, 2012

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I also like to make this using frozen raspberries and raspberry jello. It is really good.

By Michelle Cory on July 27, 2012

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I am following the Weight Watcher Points + program. This recipe seems like it has a tremendous amount of carbs per serving (128). Is this correct? Thank you for including all of the nutrional info in these recipes.

By Sheri on March 19, 2012

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Please tell me the 128g of carb for a serving of Bobby’s Lighter Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a misprint. Not diabetic freindly.

By Nancy on February 15, 2012

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I am sure this is good but looking at the nutritional information I am shocked at how many grams there are in sugar and carbohydrates. 22 grams of sugar and 128 grams carbohydrates, is that correct? I won't be making this at all. My husband and I have vowed to eat less sugar and less carbs. Is there a way to make this recipe using splenda? There is also a lot of butter in this recipe.

By Paula Barton on December 05, 2011

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Regarding printing (comments from 2010): There's a "Print" icon/button above the picture for every recipe. I'm not sure if it's a recent addition as I'm new to the site.

By Donna on November 20, 2011

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I don't know yet how this tastes as I'm just now making it, but it appears in the ingredients you need another 3/4 c. sugar... when does that go in? I'm assuming it is an error; at least hope it is. Will let you know how it turns out.

By wifeofagoodcook on October 03, 2010

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I am sure it is as great as the original, but does it really have 128 grams of carbohydrates in one serving or is it a typo?

By Anonymous on July 28, 2010

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Did not think I would like this recipe as well as mine! Pineapple?! It was very good though and I especially like the fact that it is so light and has a lot less calories!!

By Anonymous on May 26, 2010

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Huge hit at potluck!!!

By Anonymous on May 24, 2010

Copy and paste the recipe in a program like Microsoft Word, then print.

By SweetShay on August 29, 2010

Is there a Light cookbook in the future??

By Debbie on August 11, 2010

Hi!  Wonderful lighter recipes but can’t carry my computer to the kitchen. Help!!  I need a way to print them out.  Thanks and keep up the good work.

By Corinne G on August 03, 2010

this is so good and thank you Bobby for doing this.  I am on Weight Watchers and will share this with everyone there.

By Sonja Swift McCarn on July 12, 2010

I also would like to know how to print the Lighten Up versions of Bobby’s recipes?

By Linda Barnes on July 06, 2010

I love the lighter recipes from Bobby but would
like to print then like I do Paula’s

Any suggestions on how.

By RACHEL MERCER on May 25, 2010

Does anybody think we could use Splenda instead of sugar when it calls for it?  Or is that a bad idea?

By Leslie on May 21, 2010

Bobby,
I absolutely adore your moma`s cookin but over the years have tried to make them lighter also.Have you tried using Splenda in any of them,it cuts more calories and is also delicious.My husband is in the Army,I have made your family`s recipes for our friends all over the world.I hope we get to meet you all one day.

By Shelia Badger on May 18, 2010

This strawberry pretzel salad is one of my all time favorites but since I have become diabetic I have given it up. NOW I can have it again with this lighter and sugar free version. Thank you so much for re-working this one.

By Michele on May 17, 2010

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