Ingredients
2 cups crushed pretzels3/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons sugarFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedTOPPING:2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin2 cups boiling water1/2 cup cold waterOptional: Fresh strawberries and additional whipped topping
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter and sugar; press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely.
For filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in whipped topping; spread over crust. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.
In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water; refrigerate until partially set. Pour carefully over filling. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 4-6 hours.
Cut into squares. If desired, serve with strawberries and additional whipped topping.
