# List of Ingredients:
→ Pretzel crust
01 - 2 cups salted pretzels, finely crushed
02 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
→ Cream cheese layer
04 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 8 ounces whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
→ Strawberry layer
07 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
08 - 1 (6-ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin
09 - 2 cups boiling water
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - Combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until evenly moistened.
03 - Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes; remove and allow to cool completely.
04 - Beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup granulated sugar until smooth, fold in the thawed whipped topping until homogenous, then spread the mixture over the cooled crust, sealing to the edges.
05 - Refrigerate the assembled crust and cream cheese layer for 30 minutes to firm before adding the gelatin layer.
06 - In a heatproof bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 2 cups boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved; set aside and allow to cool until slightly thickened but not set, about 20–30 minutes.
07 - Evenly arrange the sliced strawberries over the chilled cream cheese layer, then gently pour the cooled gelatin mixture over the fruit to cover.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin is fully set.
09 - Slice into 12 portions and serve chilled.
