Makeover Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

• 2 cups crushed pretzels (8 ounces)
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
• 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
• Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
• 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
• 2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free strawberry gelatin
• 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sliced sweetened strawberries, thawed

1. In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and 3 tablespoons sugar. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400u0b0 for 18-20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar substitute and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust. Refrigerate until chilled.
3. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add water to pineapple juice if necessary to measure 1 cup; pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Pour into a large bowl; stir in gelatin until dissolved.
4. Drain strawberries, reserving juice; set strawberries aside. Add water to strawberry juice if necessary to measure 1-1/2 cups; stir into gelatin mixture. Refrigerate until partially set.
5. Stir in reserved pineapple and strawberries. Carefully spoon over filling. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/makeover-strawberry-pretzel-dessert/ (may not work)