CRUST:

2 1/2 c. pretzel sticks
3/4 c. butter
3 tbsp. sugar

Crush pretzel sticks (not too fine). Combine with sugar and butter. Press in bottom of 9x13 pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Let cool in pan.

FILLING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. powdered sugar
1 (8 oz.) carton Cool Whip

Stir powdered sugar into cream cheese. Fold in Cool Whip and spread on crust.

TOPPING:

2 (3 oz.) pkgs. strawberry jello
2 c. water
2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen strawberries

Dissolve jello in 2 cups boiling water. Add frozen strawberries. Let set until partially thickened. Pour over filling. Refrigerate. This could also be a dessert using a graham cracker crust.