Pretzel Jello Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. crushed (not too finely) pretzels
3 Tbsp. sugar
3/4 c. melted butter
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. sugar
1 small Cool Whip
2 (10 oz.) bags frozen strawberries, sliced or 1 qt. fresh (no sugar added) or more to taste
1 (6 oz.) box strawberry gelatin
2 c. boiling water

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0.
Mix the pretzels, 3 tablespoons sugar and melted butter.
Pat into a 9 x 13-inch cake pan.
Bake for 7 to 8 minutes until toasted. Set aside to cool.