CREAM CHEESE PRETZEL DESSERT

Crust:               2 c crushed pretzels           3/4 c butter, melted                           2 T sugar

Filling:              8 oz cream cheese             8 oz Cool Whip, thawed                    1 c sugar                    

Topping:    

 2 c boiling water         6 oz pkg strawberry jello                  16 oz frozen strawberries, thawed    

*raspberry jello and fruit can be substituted for strawberries

1.  In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar.  Press into ungreased 9x13.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.  Cool completely.

2.  In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in whipped topping.  Spread over pretzel crust.  Cover and refrigerate until chilled.       

3.  For topping, in a small bowl, dissolve  gelatin in boiling water.  Add thawed but still cold fruit.  Carefully pour over filling.  Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or until firm.  Cut into squares.

*to avoid the cream cheese changing color, add jello after partially set.