Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, sugar and melted butter. Mix well.
3. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan.
4. Bake for 10 minutes, or until pretzel layer is lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
5. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sugar and cream cheese. Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth.
6. Fold in the whipped topping until well-combined.
7. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel layer.
8. Refrigerate until cream cheese mixture is set, about 30 minutes.
9. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the strawberry gelatin mixture and boiling water.
10. Mix in strawberries and refrigerate for five minutes.
11. Pour gelatin mixture over the cooled cream cheese layer.
12. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least one hour.
13. Cut dessert into squares and serve.