2cups crushed pretzels (pulse pretzels in food processor, until fine, but still has bits and pieces)
1/3cupsugar
3/4cup(1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Cream Layer:
1(8oz) pkg cream cheese (I used Neufchatel)
1/2cupsugar
1(8oz) tub cool whip (I used fat free)
Strawberry Layer:
1(23oz) container frozen strawberries in sugar/syrup, thawed
1(6oz) strawberry flavored Jell-o (the large box)
2cupsboiling water
Instructions
Combine crushed pretzels and sugar in a 13x9-inch baking dish. Pour melted butter over the top, stir until everything is wet and then press onto the bottom of the pan. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
In a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese with the sugar until the sugar dissolves. Fold in cool whip and spread over cooled crust.
Combine the thawed strawberries in sugar/syrup, the strawberry Jell-o, and boiling water in a large bowl. Stir 2 minutes, until dissolved. GENTLY pour over cream layer. I find it best to slowly pour just the liquid, and then spoon in the strawberries.
Refrigerate 4 to 24 hours until set. Cut into 24 squares and serve cold. Keep refrigerated.