Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Sent by Jill Bachman from Frog Hollow in Skippack, PA

FIRST LAYER
2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
3/4 cup melted margarine
3 tablespoons sugar

SECOND LAYER
1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese
1 cup sugar
2 cups whipped topping (small container)

THIRD LAYER
1 lg pkg (6 ounces) strawberry flavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 (10oz) box frozen strawberries (sliced works better than whole)

Preheat oven to 400°. Put first layer in a 9x13x2-inch pan. Bake 8-10 minutes. Remove to cool and harden.
Second Layer - Beat sugar into cheese, stir in whipped topping. Spread over cooled pretzels.
Third Layer - Mix gelatin, boiling water and strawberries together and set aside 10 minutes. Pour over cheese mixture; chill thoroughly until set.