Description
A delightful dessert combining a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cheese layer, and a fruity peach gelatin topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
- 2 (3 oz) boxes peach gelatin (Jell-O)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 3 cups sliced peaches (fresh or canned, drained)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix crushed pretzels with melted butter and sugar.
- Press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping until fluffy.
- Spread evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, sealing edges to prevent Jell-O from leaking through.
- Dissolve peach gelatin in boiling water, then stir in cold water.
- Let gelatin cool slightly until thickened but not set.
- Stir in sliced peaches.
- Pour the peach gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate until completely set, about 4–6 hours or overnight.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
- Garnish with extra peach slices or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the pretzel crust is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese layer.
- For a richer flavor, use fresh peaches when in season.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg