Strawberry Jell-o Pretzel Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups crushed pretzels
• 3/4 cup melted butter
• 3 tbsp. sugar, plus another 3/4 cup sugar
• 1, 8oz. package of cream cheese, softened
• 1, 8oz. container of Cool Whip
• 2, 3oz. packages of strawberry Jell-o
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2, 10oz. packages of frozen strawberries
• 1, 8oz. can of crushed pineapple, drained
• Cool Whip for topping

Crust:

Mix pretzels butter and 3 tbsp. of sugar together and press into a 9X13 inch baking pan or casserole dish and bake for about 7 to 8 min. on 400 degrees.  Remove and cool.

In a mixing bowl beat the cream cheese with the 3/4 cup of sugar and then fold in the Cool Whip and spread over cooled crust.  

In another bowl dissolve the Jell-o in the boiling water and allow to cool slightly then add the strawberries and pineapple and pour over the cheese mixture and refrigerate until it is set.  

Sever with a dollop of Cool Whip on top.

ENJOY!!