1ST LAYER:

1 1/2 c. plain flour
1 c. butter, room temperature
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped pecans (opt.)

Blend well. Spread on large pizza pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes and cool.

2ND LAYER:

8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
9 oz. Cool Whip
1 c. sifted powdered sugar

Spread on cooled 1st layer. Top with 3rd layer.

3RD LAYER:

3 oz. strawberry Jello
4 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. water
1/2 c. sugar
4 c. sliced strawberries