Peach Pretzel Dessert Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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2 cups pretzels, crushed
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
→ Filling
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2 cans peaches, drained, and patted dry
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2 cups boiling water
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1 (8 oz.) container frozen whipped topping
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1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, room temperature
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1 (6 oz.) package peach gelatin
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1/2 cup sugar
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400ºF and grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
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In a medium bowl, combine pretzels, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in melted butter and mix thoroughly. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press into an even layer. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
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In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sugar. Gently fold in the whipped topping. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled crust and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
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In a large bowl, combine the peach gelatin packet with the boiling water. Stir thoroughly until completely dissolved, then let the mixture cool to room temperature.
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Place peach slices evenly over the cream cheese layer. Gently pour the cooled gelatin mixture over the peaches and cream cheese layer.
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Refrigerate the dish until the gelatin is fully set, approximately 2-3 hours. Serve chilled.
# Notes:
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Ensure the peaches are thoroughly patted dry to avoid excess moisture in the dish.