Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Add the strawberry gelatine dessert mix with the boiling water and stir until it is completely dissolved.

Step 3 -Set it aside to cool at room temperature.

Step 4 -Crush the pretzels in a sturdy resealable bag, using a rolling pin.

Step 5 -Using a medium sized saucepan, melt the butter.

Step 6 -Add in 1/4 cup of the sugar and stir.

Step 7 -Add in the crushed up pretzels.

Step 8 -Transfer the pretzel mixture to a 9x13-inch glass dish, pressing the pretzel mix into the bottom.

Step 9 -Bake the pretzel crust in the oven for 10 minutes. Pull it out and let it cool.

Step 10 -Once the pretzel crust has cooled, use a mixer to beat the cream cheese and the remaining 1/2 cup of the sugar on a medium high speed until it is fluffy and white.

Step 11 -Fold in the imitation whipped topping until there are no streaks of cream cheese left.

Step 12 -Spread out the mixture over the cooled pretzels, spreading it to the edges of the dish to create a tight seal.

Step 13 -Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 14 -Remove the stems and slice the strawberries.

Step 15 -Stir the strawberries into the gelatin dessert.

Step 16 -Spoon the strawberry jello mixture evenly over the cooled cream cheese layer and refrigerate until the gelatin is set, about 2-4 hours.

Step 17 -Serve.