Judy's Strawberry Pretzel Salad

This 3-layer salad recipe from AllRecipes.com includes a strawberry top, cream cheese center and pretzel crust.  I think it looks like a fabulous summertime dessert and love the idea of the salty pretzels and the sweet strawberries.  If you like it, please visit AllRecipes for more great food ideas.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 2 Hours Servings: 16

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels 4 1/2 tablespoons white sugar 3/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup white sugar 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped

topping, thawed 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin 2 cups boiling water 1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together the pretzels, 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool completely.
2.	In a medium bowl, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
3.	In a medium bowl, stir together the gelatin mix and boiling water. Mix in frozen strawberries, and stir until thawed. Pour over cream cheese mixture in pan. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour.
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