It's summertime, so cooler, refreshing desserts are preferred. This is one of our family's favorites. I'll be serving this at our 4th of July barbecue.
Strawberry Pie with Pretzel Crust
Ingredients
Pretzel Crust
- 1 1/4cups crushed pretzels
- 1/4cup granulated sugar
- 1/2cup butter or margarine, melted
Pie
- 3/4cup boiling water
- 1package (4-serving size) Jell-O™ strawberry-flavored gelatin
- 1teaspoon grated lime peel
- 1/4cup lime juice
- 1 1/2cups whipping (heavy) cream
- 3/4cup powdered sugar
- 2cups strawberries, slightly crushed
- Chocolate-covered strawberries, if desired
Steps
- 1
Mix all crust ingredients in a medium bowl. Press mixture firmly against the bottom and sides of a 9-inch glass pie plate.
- 2
In a large bowl, pour boiling water over the gelatin; stir until dissolved. Stir in lime peel and lime juice. Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until very thick but not set.
- 3
Beat gelatin mixture with an electric mixer on high speed for about 4 minutes or until thick and fluffy; set aside. In a chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream and crushed strawberries into gelatin mixture. Pour into the crust.
- 4
Refrigerate for about 8 hours or until set. Garnish with chocolate-covered strawberries. Store covered in the refrigerator.
