Strawberry Pretzel Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. coarsely crushed pretzels
3/4 c. margarine, melted
1 c. plus 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 (8 oz.) container frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed
1 (6 oz.) pkg. strawberry flavored gelatin
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. miniature marshmallows
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sliced strawberries, thawed

Preparation

Combine crushed pretzels, margarine and 3 tablespoons sugar; mix well.
Press into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven at 400\u00b0 for 8 minutes.
Remove from oven; let cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and remaining 1 cup sugar until well blended. Fold in whipped topping.
Spread over cooled pretzel crust. Refrigerate until chilled.
In a mixing bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
Add marshmallows; stir until melted.
Add strawberries with their juice.
Let stand 10 minutes.
Pour over cream cheese layer.
Refrigerate until firm.
Cut into squares to serve.
Serves 12.