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oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree.... made of jelllll lll lll oooo

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 GREC# 169695

I've told you before that I change every recipe that I try.  Pretzel Jello Salad, no exception... I made it into a Christmas tree today.

The original recipe is as follows:

PRETZEL SALAD  
 PRETZEL SALAD
BOTTOM LAYER – CRUST:
2 cups broken pretzels
3/4 cup melted butter
1 tbsp. sugar
Mix together, pat in bottom of 9x13x2 cake pan.

Bake at 350F 8 min. and cool.

MIDDLE LAYER – CREAMY:
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
12 oz tub cool whip
1 cup sugar
Mix together until smooth and creamy; spread over cooled pretzel crust.
TOP LAYER - JELLO & FRUIT:
2 pkg. small strawberry Jello
2 cups boiling water
20 oz frozen, sliced strawberries
Stir together until Jello is dissolved. The cold strawberries will help to make it set faster.

Refrigerate until it begins to gel but do not allow to solidify. Pour over the creamy layer.

Refrigerate until set and serve.

Instead of making the entire top layer with strawberry jello I used one package of lime and covered it with Cherries after it began to set and the the outside of the Christmas three with black cherry with crushed pineapple. 

And I purchased a throw away metal pan shaped like a Christmas tree.  You turn it upside down and press into the chilled cream cheese layer and pour the outside first.  Then you remove after that has chilled and gently spoon in the "tree" portion.  This was just the second time I made this.  I think I will stick with strawberry next time since it's a brighter red jello. 

But this was tasty today.  And since I was still quite full from a big lunch I just ate a serving of this for my dinner.  I was thinking of other shapes I could make in the future for this too.  I have a heart shaped pan I could use at Valentine's Day.  I could think of some of my cookie cutters that would work too.  I could use stars for a great one at the 4th of July. 

I hope each of you enjoyed your Christmas Day as much as I did.  Not only did I get some fabulous gifts, I was surrounded with my family and there was a lot of love all around all day.  And yes there were a lot of gifts and as always my daughter unwrapped longer than anyone else while we were taking turns.  And of course as I look around my living room I can see not one, but two gifts I forgot to take to my mom's house.  Ooops might have to fun over there again tomorrow. 

Merry Christmas and if you are like me and will be working between Christmas and New Year's I hope you get a lot accomplished.

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Comments (22)

Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Tammy - It looks like you had a fun day too!  Merry Christmas!

Dec 25, 2012 11:36 AM
Pat & Steve Pribisko
Keller Williams Greater Cleveland West - Westlake, OH

Tammy, you have a unique Christmas recipe.  We plan to work between Christmas & the New Year as well.  But, first, we are honoring Christmas.

Dec 25, 2012 11:38 AM
Christina Sanchez Hood
Palo Alto, CA
#SiliconValleyHOODS | Inspired Living
Tammy, now that is one Christmas recipe if I ever saw one! Hope it was a great day for you and your family :)
Dec 25, 2012 11:54 AM
Brenda Mullen
RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX
Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

Wow..looks pretty good and very creative Tammy!  Thanks for sharing the recipe and directions with us :)!

Dec 25, 2012 12:16 PM
Jeanne Kozak
RE/MAX In Action - Martinsburg, WV
REALTOR and Broker/Owner in WV and VA

I have never seen anything like this, but it looks like fun to make and share. May have to give it a try

Dec 25, 2012 12:21 PM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Sounds like a recipe I'd love to have someone else make and I would just enjoy.  Very pretty and I'm intrigued by the pretzel base with the jello...I always like the salt with the sweet.

Dec 25, 2012 12:23 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired
Hi Tammy, Merry Christmas. This recipe looks great and sounds yummy. I think I might give it a try.
Dec 25, 2012 01:41 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Tammy. This is so far removed from anything I can relate to I have nothing to say except congratulations on your creativity.

Dec 25, 2012 10:11 PM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

Wow!  That looks colorful to say the least!  I hope everybody enjoyed it and that you had a Merry Christmas Tammy.          

Dec 25, 2012 11:34 PM
Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

This looks very pretty but seems like a lot of work.  Also jello is right up there with miracle whip for me.  I am working of course.  Actually put together a deal the other day and need to get the lawyers away from food and talking.

Dec 26, 2012 12:36 AM
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Tammy,  really really interesting but where oh where do you find the time?

Dec 26, 2012 12:40 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Chris- I was putting the last of the jello in about midnight on Christmas Eve. LOL  It's just one of those things I mange to find the time to do... love my family.

Liz- One of my agents is out showing today and already has an appointment for tomorrow.  Hope to be writing an offer.

Jared- it was tastey too.

Sheila- now that made me laugh.  Thanks... but trust me, it's really NOT that hard.  If I can do it anyone can.

William- I love to take it places...

Mona- me too on the salty sweet.  Exactly why I like it.

Jeanne- it is fun to share.

Brenda- it's always a fun dish to take and it's really not hard to make.  Just time consuming.

Christina- anytime my family is together is a great day.

Pat and Steve- yes I took three days off for Christmas.  Was great.

Laura- it was great.

Lou- it was great

Alan- was a wonderful day with family.

Dec 26, 2012 01:34 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

This will make a great New Year's eve dish to pass.  Thanks for the great recipe.  You are a star!  Hope you are still enjoying Abigal!

Dec 26, 2012 02:55 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Tammy, I love jello and all the creative ways you can use this recipe throughout the year, Thanks for the recipe.

Dec 26, 2012 03:05 AM
Glenn Freezman
Family Abstract, Inc. - Horsham, PA

Tammy, it is times like this that 8 days of Hanukkah can't compare to one dessert of Christmas.  Wanted to stop by and wish you all the best.  Your the best, be well, Tammy!!

Dec 26, 2012 04:38 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

YUM!  Looks amazing. . . I'll have to try this recipe and maybe do a heart for Valentine's Day! :) 

Dec 26, 2012 09:07 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign
Tammy-ok, this is a new one on me but I'm sending it to my niece who lives jello!
Dec 26, 2012 11:30 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

How creative of you, Tammy. I think it looks great. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

Dec 26, 2012 11:29 PM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Do people still eat Jell-O.  My mom made Jell-O molds for church functions, 50 some years ago.  I always liked it with marshmellows!  ;-)

Dec 28, 2012 05:22 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Ron- yes, I am enjoying time with my daughter.  My dogs however are ready for her puppy to go home.

Rebecca- I think I'll make it a few more times this year.  I enjoyed it until today.

Glenn- thanks and same to you.

Joy- I think I will make me one with shamrocks for my birthday too in March

Kathy- happy to share

Debbie- thanks

Carla- I always still eat it when I've been sick, but just plain jello.

Dec 28, 2012 09:53 AM