Srawberry Pretzel Salad / Dessert

Start early enough in the day to allow for the various steps and cooling times

· 2 cups crushed pretzels (a 10-oz bag will yield more than enough)

· 3/4 cup butter, melted

· 3 tablespoons white sugar

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· 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

· 1 cup white sugar

· 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

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· 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored gelatin

· 2 cups boiling water

· 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Stir together crushed pretzels, melted butter and 3 tablespoons sugar; mix well and press mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until set. Set aside to cool completely.

4. In a large mixing bowl cream together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture onto cooled crust.

5. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in still frozen strawberries and allow to set briefly. When mixture is about the consistency of egg whites, pour and spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set.