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Lighter Strawberry-Pretzel Salad

By Paula Deen

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Difficulty: Easy

Prep time: 20 minutes + 4 hours to chill

Cook time: 5 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (0.3-ounce) box sugar-free strawberry gelatin
  • 1½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • strawberries Neufchatel cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 (8-ounce) container frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
  • 1½ cups crushed pretzels

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat, and whisk in gelatin to dissolve. Pour into 6 (12-ounce) glasses or serving bowls. Divide strawberries among gelatin. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until gelatin begins to set.

In a large bowl, beat Neufchâtel and sugar with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon over gelatin in glasses. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving or up to overnight. Top with pretzels before serving.