PART I:

Break about 2 cups pretzels into small pieces. Mix 1 stick butter with 4 tablespoon sugar; melt. Stir into pretzels. Layer in oven proof dish and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

PART II:

Use 1 large or 2 small packages of strawberry Jello. Mix with only 2 cups boiling water. Add 2 (10 oz.) packages frozen strawberries (do not thaw). Berries will thaw in hot Jello. Set in refrigerator to thicken.

PART III:

Cream 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese with 1 cup sugar. Add 1 (8 oz.) carton Cool Whip.

Layer in dish as follows: Part I, Part III, and top with Part II. Refrigerate.