Crush 2 1/2 cups pretzels (not too fine). Add to creamed mixture. Press in lightly greased 9 x 13 inch pan. (A few pecans may be added if desired.) Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool.

Dissolve: 2 c. boiling water

Add 2 (10 ounce) packages of frozen strawberries while hot. Cool mixture until syrupy. Cream 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese and add 1 scant cup sugar. Fold in a 9 ounce carton of Cool Whip. Spread this over cooled crust. When gelatin mixture begins to set, pour it over top of cheese mixture. Refrigerate until firm or overnight. May be used as dessert or salad.