Strawberry Jello Pretzel Dessert

Submitted by Tiffany Deonanan

Layer #1:

2c. crushed pretzels (grate in food processor)
3/4 c. butter, melted
3 tbsp. sugar

Mix above ingredients into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Press flat onto bottom of pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Let cool.

Layer #2:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 c. sugar
8 oz. Cool Whip

Mix together until smooth. Spoon over pretzel layer.

Layer #3:

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

Mix strawberry jello and boiling water together. Add sliced strawberries. Refrigerate for about 1 hour until slightly jelled. Pour carefully over cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate.