Stawberry Pretzel Salad

2 cups coarsely crushed Pretzels
1 1/2 sticks Butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar
1 (8oz) package Cream Cheese, softened
8 oz. Whipped topping
1 (6oz) package Strawberry jello mix
1 (16 oz) package frozen Strawberries, thawed

Preheat oven to 350*.

Combine pretzels, butter, and 1/2 cup sugar in a medium bowl and mix well. Press into the bottom of a 13x9 baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes. Let stand to cool.

Prepare gelatin mix according to the package directions, using 1 1/2 cups boiling water and 1/2 cups cold water. Stir in undrained strawberries. Chill, covered, until partially set, about 45 minutes.

Combine remaining sugar and cream cheese in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set at high speed until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping.
Spread the whipped topping mixture on top of the pretzel crust. Chill, covered, until set, about 10 minutes.

Spread the partially set gelatin on top of the whipped topping mixture. Chill, covered, until set, about 1 hour.