Strawberry Pretzel Salad

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

1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

¼ c. crushed peanuts or pecan pieces

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

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.

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Cool.

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.

Meanwhile, combine gelatin mix and boiling water; add strawberries. Let gelatin mixture thicken slightly, and then pour over the crust and filling layers. Top with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with crushed peanuts or pecan pieces. Refrigerate for 4 hours.

From: http://www.sweetnecessi-teas.com