Bottom Layer
1 1/2 cup crushed pretzels
1/4 cup of sugar
1 1/2 sticks melted butter
Mix together and cover bottom of oven proof dish. Bake for 10 minutes on 350 degrees. Cool completely.
Middle Layer
Blend:
1 8oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 8oz cool whip, thawed
Spread over cooled pretzel crust.
Top Layer
1 Large strawberry Jello (6 oz)
2 cups hot water
1 16oz frozen strawberries, thawed and mashed with fingers or fork
Mix together. Put in fridge to thicken (1 hour) then pour over cool whip mixture. Refrigerate overnight.
When Natalie was 3 years old, we began making this dish. It was her favorite, and we always made two - one for company and a smaller one for Natalie. We made it early Wednesday morning before Thanksgiving. There is continued debate in our family on whether or not this is a SIDE or a DESSERT.
MWS
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