peach pretzel bars (Print Version)

Buttery, salty pretzel base with sweet, smooth cheese and peach jelly. It's refreshing and perfect for hot afternoons.

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 170 g unsalted butter, melted
02 - 180 g granulated sugar
03 - About 2.5 cups (roughly 250 g) pretzels, smashed up

→ Cream Cheese Layer

04 - 340 g whipped topping (choose dairy-free or regular)
05 - 10 ml vanilla extract
06 - 340 g cream cheese
07 - 180 g granulated sugar

→ Peach Gelatin Layer

08 - 600 g peeled, diced peaches
09 - 480 ml ice water
10 - 170 g peach gelatin powder
11 - 480 ml hot water

# Steps:

01 - Heat up your oven to 175°C. Grease a 23 x 33 cm pan, spreading butter across the bottom and sides.
02 - Toss together melted butter, sugar, and the crushed pretzels in a medium bowl. Mush everything firmly in your buttered pan, making an even crust.
03 - Bake that base for about 10 minutes, then move it out to fully cool off before you keep going.
04 - Beat cream cheese, vanilla, and the rest of the sugar in a big bowl until it's nice and smooth. Fold in the whipped topping gently so it's evenly blended.
05 - Smooth the creamy layer all over the chilled crust, pushing it out to the edges so nothing seeps down.
06 - Pour hot water over the peach gelatin powder and stir until it’s all dissolved. Add the ice water and give it a good mix.
07 - Mix in your chopped peaches to the gelatin. Pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes until it’s just starting to thicken but still pourable.
08 - Carefully pour the peach-gelatin-juice over the creamy layer. Cover it up and chill in the fridge until it’s fully set, at least 2 hours.
09 - Cut into squares and serve cold. If you like, you can dollop extra whipped topping on top.

# Notes:

01 - Crushing your pretzels with a food processor helps make the crust super even and fine.
02 - Spread the cream cheese all the way to the edge to keep the crust from getting soggy.
03 - Add your fruit to the gelatin mixture while it's still warm so the peaches stay brightly colored.
04 - You're good to pour the gelatin mix once the peaches hang in the middle instead of sinking.
05 - Want it fancy? Spoon a big scoop of whipped cream on each square before serving.

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