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Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Beck
YUMMY! I love pretzel crusts!
Yeah, I love when I'm the one to finish this off, and can scrape up all the buttery pretzels out of the bottom of the pan...

*Homer Simpson face*
09/17/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova

Now add the pretzels to the butter, mix them up, and press them to the bottom of the pan. Bake for ten minutes, and let cool.

 





You can cool the crust in the refrigerator if you'd like it to be ready more quickly.
09/17/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
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Originally posted by Melan!e
I've never had anything with a pretzel crust before. I'm looking forward to trying this!
My Step grandmother use to make Cherry Cheesecake on a pretzel crust. OMG! Awesome. One of the few good memories I have of that women. The rest are awful.
09/17/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova

Now add the pretzels to the butter, mix them up, and press them to the bottom of the pan. Bake for ten minutes, and let cool.

 





You can cool the crust in the refrigerator if you'd like it to be ready more ... more
And if anybody thinks my watch and hands look different this time... that's because my mom helped me make this!
09/17/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
Yeah, I love when I'm the one to finish this off, and can scrape up all the buttery pretzels out of the bottom of the pan...

*Homer Simpson face*
Totally! I do the same!
09/17/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by Antipova
Yep yep yep!




Very first, set your oven to 350.

The first actual step is to make all of the ingredients for the crust smaller. Run your pretzels (to make a cup and a half, I used about 4 cups of whole pretzles of the ... more
If you want a saltier crust, use pretzel rods.
09/17/2012
Contributor: Melan!e Melan!e
Quote:
Originally posted by Beck
My Step grandmother use to make Cherry Cheesecake on a pretzel crust. OMG! Awesome. One of the few good memories I have of that women. The rest are awful.
I have many similar memories of my grandfather and his cooking too. It was the only good thing about that man...
09/17/2012
Contributor: Risque Risque
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Originally posted by Beck
Sure! I hope you like Red wine.

I love Red wine Thanks Beck Perfect with deserts
09/17/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by Beck
My Step grandmother use to make Cherry Cheesecake on a pretzel crust. OMG! Awesome. One of the few good memories I have of that women. The rest are awful.
Gotta treasure those rare good ones, then, I guess! And hope the rest of the memories don't tinge cherry cheesecake.

Like I can't drink a cool glass of lemonade because it brings back memories...
09/17/2012
Contributor: macho99 macho99
I'm here woot! *catches up*
09/17/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by Ansley
If you want a saltier crust, use pretzel rods.
Nice tip! Extra surface area, extra salt!
09/17/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by macho99
I'm here woot! *catches up*
Welcome Macho!
09/17/2012
Contributor: SneakersAndPearls SneakersAndPearls
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
Gotta treasure those rare good ones, then, I guess! And hope the rest of the memories don't tinge cherry cheesecake.

Like I can't drink a cool glass of lemonade because it brings back memories...
Mmm...cherry cheesecake. My grandma made that with a graham cracker crust. I loved that that woman.
09/17/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
And if anybody thinks my watch and hands look different this time... that's because my mom helped me make this!
AW, how sweet!!!
09/17/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
Gotta treasure those rare good ones, then, I guess! And hope the rest of the memories don't tinge cherry cheesecake.

Like I can't drink a cool glass of lemonade because it brings back memories...
I have things like that. Tuna Casserole makes me think about her too, but she had a tough love side to. It evolved being tied to the chair for dinner.
09/17/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
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Originally posted by Risque
I love Red wine Thanks Beck Perfect with deserts
Me too! It's good after a long stressful day.
09/17/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by Beck
I have things like that. Tuna Casserole makes me think about her too, but she had a tough love side to. It evolved being tied to the chair for dinner.
I am sorry to hear that. It reminds me of another story... but I don't know how much everybody else wants to learn about the old boss of my dad...




Next up is the cream cheese step!

Beat cream cheese and sugar until combined.  Using an electric mixer is a good way to do this, or a stand mixer. By hand works too if your elbows are strong!




Then, more slowly, fold in the cool whip.

09/17/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
I am sorry to hear that. It reminds me of another story... but I don't know how much everybody else wants to learn about the old boss of my dad...




Next up is the cream cheese step!

Beat cream cheese and sugar until ... more
Right, I didn't want to go into details either. Sorry to hear about your stories too.

OMG! I love cream cheese mixed with sugar too. I can eat that off the spoon too.
09/17/2012
Contributor: Melan!e Melan!e
Quote:
Originally posted by Beck
Right, I didn't want to go into details either. Sorry to hear about your stories too.

OMG! I love cream cheese mixed with sugar too. I can eat that off the spoon too.
Ya that is good
09/17/2012
Contributor: SneakersAndPearls SneakersAndPearls
Quote:
Originally posted by Beck
Right, I didn't want to go into details either. Sorry to hear about your stories too.

OMG! I love cream cheese mixed with sugar too. I can eat that off the spoon too.
No one can be sad! There is cream cheese AND sugar!
09/17/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by SneakersAndPearls
No one can be sad! There is cream cheese AND sugar!
I know, right?

And actually that story didn't have anything to do with me, just a story that I couldn't really believe when I heard it, until I grew up and realized that people really *could* be that crazy, and that I'm pretty lucky in the grand scheme of things.
09/17/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
Quote:
Originally posted by SneakersAndPearls
No one can be sad! There is cream cheese AND sugar!
Exactly!

Reminds me. I made some stuffed meatloaf last week with provolone and cream cheese with chives. It was really good. I love stuffed meatloaf.
09/17/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
I know, right?

And actually that story didn't have anything to do with me, just a story that I couldn't really believe when I heard it, until I grew up and realized that people really *could* be that crazy, and that I'm pretty ... more
I read wrong! The wine!
09/17/2012
Contributor: SneakersAndPearls SneakersAndPearls
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
I know, right?

And actually that story didn't have anything to do with me, just a story that I couldn't really believe when I heard it, until I grew up and realized that people really *could* be that crazy, and that I'm pretty ... more
"I don't understand people." I say this to my husband EVERY FREAKING DAY.
09/17/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
Just in case anyone is wondering.

You can do this with any fruit flavored jello.

Peach, blackberry, cherry, strawberry, melons. With the melon you'll want to make a puree first.

Never use fresh pineapple in jello. The acidity keeps the jello from congealing.
09/17/2012
Contributor: macho99 macho99
yum! Salty crust! Never thought of using pretzels as pie crust.
09/17/2012
Contributor: Risque Risque
Oh yummy. I agree cream cheese is so awesome anyway then you add sugar now your talking orgasmic ...I thought we were cooking
09/17/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova

Now we can start making the jello topping.
Follow the usual jello instructions of dissolving the jello powder (which already has sugar in it) in boiling water.



Now add your raspberries.
Stir to thicken slightly.




And Stormy is totally right about this working with any flavor of jello. The texture of raspberries is really nice, for sure, though. Would you freeze the other fruit, too, before using them?
09/17/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova

Now we can start making the jello topping.
Follow the usual jello instructions of dissolving the jello powder (which already has sugar in it) in boiling water.



Now add your raspberries.
Stir to thicken ... more
I usually buy the bags of already frozen fruit. If you get the mixed variety - the one with peaches and grapes and melon balls you can use the melon balls that way. If you are wanting to use fresh fruit, make a puree first. Or freeze them. It's really up to you.
09/17/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova

Pour the jello over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate several hours to overnight.
09/17/2012