2 c. crushed pretzels
3/4 c. melted butter
3 tbsp. sugar
1 c. sugar
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 Cool Whip (medium or large)
6 oz. strawberry Jell-O
2 c. boiling water
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen strawberries

Mix pretzels, butter and 3 tablespoons sugar in a 9 x 13-inch pan and bake at 400°F for 8 minutes.

Beat together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar. Fold in Cool Whip and spread on cooled crust.

Mix Jell-O and boiling water. Stir in strawberries and let stand for 10 minutes, then pour onto cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until firm.

Variation: May use 1/2 pint whipping cream in place of Cool Whip.