Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad

1 ½ c. crushed pretzels

4 ½ tbsp. white sugar

¾ c. melted butter

1 c. white sugar

2 – 8 oz. cream cheese

1 – 8 oz. frozen whipped topping

1 – 6 oz. strawberry jello

2 c. boiling water

1 – 16 oz. frozen strawberries

Preheat oven to 400oF.  Mix pretzels, 4 ½ tbsp. white sugar, and butter in 9x13 pan.  Bake until toasted.  Cool completely.

Beat 1 c. sugar and cream cheese until smooth.  Beat in whipped topping.  Spread evenly over crust and refrigerate until set (approx. 30 min.).

Stir together jello and boiling water.  Mix in frozen strawberries until thawed.  Pour over cream cheese mixture.  Refrigerate until set (approx. 1-2 hours) before serving.