Decadent Strawberry Pretzel Salad

This is one of my favorite desserts. It is delicious, light, fluffy, and perfect for picnics and spring dinners. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

Crust

2 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup melted butter

Filling
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Topping
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin mix
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. In a medium bowl combine crushed pretzels, 3 tablespoons confectioner's (powdered) sugar and melted butter. Mix well and press into a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.

3. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Cool.

4. To make the filling, combine in a medium bowl the cream cheese and 1 cup confectioner's (powdered) sugar; beat until smooth. Stir in whipped topping; spread mixture in crust and refrigerate.

5. Meanwhile, combine gelatin mix and boiling water; add strawberries. Let gelatin mixture thicken slightly, and then pour over the crust and filling layers. Refrigerate for 4 hours.