Instructions

Step 1:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jell-O in boiling water. Stir well and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 2:

• Place pretzels in a zip-top bag and crush them using a rolling pin.
• Melt butter in a saucepan, then stir in ¼ cup sugar and the crushed pretzels until evenly coated.

Step 3:

• Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch glass dish.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.

Step 4:

• Beat cream cheese and ½ cup sugar together in a bowl until smooth.
• Gently fold in the Cool Whip until fully combined.

Step 5:

• Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring it reaches the edges to prevent the Jell-O from seeping through.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

Step 6:

• Stir sliced strawberries into the cooled Jell-O mixture.
• Pour evenly over the cream cheese layer and gently spread.

Step 7:

• Refrigerate for 2-4 hours until completely set.
• Slice and serve chilled.