Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Crust:


1 1/1 c. crushed pretzels
4 1/2 Tbsp sugar
3/4 c. butter, melted


Cream layer:
1 c. sugar
2 8oz pkg cream cheese
1 8oz container cool whip


Jello layer:
1 6 oz pkg strawberry flavored jello
2 c. boiling water
1 16oz pkg frzn strawberries

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together pretzels, 4 1/2 Tbsp sugar and melted butter. Press into bottom of 9 x 13 pan. bake for 10 min., or lightly toasted.S et aside to cool completely.

In a medium bowel, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth.Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over cooled crust.Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.

In a medium bowl, stor together the jeloo mic and boiling water. Mix in frzn strawberries and stir until thawed. Pour over cream cheese mixture in pan. Refrigerate until completely chilled.