FOOD FRIDAY

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

2 cups crushed hard pretzels
3/4 cup melted butter
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
1 small (6oz) strawberry gelatin
1 package (10 oz) frozen strawberries, thawed
2 cups boiling water
1 cup sugar

Mix together the crushed pretzels, butter and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Put into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish; bake at 400* for 8 to 10 minutes. Mix together the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and whipped cream or topping. Mix strawberry gelatin into boiling water, then add frozen but thawed strawberries. Spoon over cream cheese mixture. Garnish with fresh strawberries (if available.)