2 cups finely crushed pretzels
1/2 cup sugar, divided
2/3 cup butter, melted
12 oz cream cheese, softened (1 8 ox pkg & 1/2 of another)
2 TB milk
1 cup thawed Cool Whip
2 cups boiling water
1 large pkg strawberry jello
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 qt (4 cups) strawberries, sliced (or can use 1 - 2 10oz pkgs of
frozen)
Preheat oven to 350. Mix pretzels, 1/4 cup sugar & butter & press
firmly into bottom of 13 x 9"
pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool
Beat cream cheese, remaining 1/4 cup sugar & milk until blended.
Gently stir in Cool Whip. Spread over crust. Refrigerate.
Meanwhile, stir boiling water into jello in large bowl till completely
dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate 1 hour or until
thickened. Stir in strawberries. Spoon over cream cheese layer.
Refrigerate 3 hrs or until firm. Cut into squares.
*This is ALWAYS a big hit when served. Wonderful as a dessert or a
salad.