1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. sugar, divided
1/3 c. butter, melted
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. plus 2 1/2 c. cold milk
3 1/2 c. thawed whipped topping, divided
2 pt. strawberries, hulled & halved
1 pkg. (6 serving size) vanilla instant pudding & pie filling

Combine crumbs and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Mix in butter. Press firmly onto bottom of a 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake, if desired, at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes; cool. Beat cream cheese with remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons of the milk until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread over crust. Arrange strawberries in even layer.

Pour remaining 2 1/2 cups milk into bowl. Add pudding mix. Beat with whisk until well blended, 1-2 minutes. Pour over berries. Chill several hours or overnight. Shortly before serving, spread remaining whipped topping over pudding. Garnish with additional strawberries, if desired. Serves 15.