CRUST:

1 1/2 c. plain flour
1 1/2 sticks of butter
1/2 c. pecans, chopped
2 dashes of salt

FILLING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 c. confectioners sugar
2 c. Cool Whip (8 oz.)

TOPPING:

1 pt. strawberries, chopped
3/4 c. sugar
6 or 7 drops red food coloring
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/3 c. water

CRUST: Mix and press in a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until crust is brown (not too dark). Cool.

FILLING: Cream together cream cheese and confectioners sugar. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread over cooled crust.

TOPPING: Cook (on stove top) until thick. Cool and pour over filling. Chill before serving.