Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided2 cups finely crushed pretzels2 cups boiling water2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cups whipped toppingOptional: Additional whipped topping and mandarin oranges
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Mix melted butter and 1 tablespoon sugar; stir in pretzels. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Stir in fruit. Refrigerate until partially set, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust.
Gently spoon gelatin mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 2-4 hours. To serve, cut into squares. If desired, top with additional whipped topping and oranges.
