Mandarin Orange Pretzel Dessert

• Produce

  • 1 can Dole mandarin oranges

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 8 oz Topping, whipped

• Snacks

  • 2 cups Pretzels

• Dairy

  • 3/4 cup Butter, unsalted
  • 8 oz Cream cheese

• Desserts

  • 1 box Gelatin, orange

• Liquids

  • 2 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed pretzels
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
• 1 box (3 ounce) orange gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 can (10 ounce) DOLE Mandarin Oranges, drained

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the pretzels, sugar, and butter. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until mixture is lightly toasted. Set aside to cool completely.
• In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar with a handheld mixer. Fold in the whipped topping until thoroughly combined. Spread evenly over the cooled pretzel layer, making sure it goes completely to the edges. Refrigerate until set, about 30-40 minutes.
• In another medium bowl, whisk together the orange gelatin powder with 1 cup boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved. Then whisk in 1 cup of cold water. Gently mix in the mandarin orange slices.
• Pour mixture over the cooled cream cheese layer.
• Refrigerate until completely chilled and set, about 3 hours. Slice and serve!