Strawberry-Pretzel Dessert

This is one of my Mom's receipes.  It was a favorite dessert of mine when i was a kid. (and it still is)
Enjoy
The Old Guy

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT




2 c. chopped pretzel sticks

3 tbsp. sugar

3/4 c. melted butter



Mix ingredients together and spread in 9x13 pan. Bake 7 minutes at 400 degrees. Cool 1 hour.



FILLING:



8 oz. cream cheese (softened)

1 c. sugar

1 lg. Cool Whip



Cream together softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add container of Cool Whip to this and beat together for 1 or 2 minutes. Spread this onto cooled crust. Chill until topping (next step) is complete.



TOPPING:



1 lg. pkg. strawberry Jello

2 c. boiling water

2 (10 oz.) containers frozen strawberries (or 1 frozen and 1 fresh container)

1 sm. can drained crushed pineapple (drain well - at least 2-3 hours)



Dissolve Jello in 2 cups boiling water. Add strawberries and pineapple and mix. Chill slightly, about 30-45 minutes. Pour onto cream cheese mixture. Chill completely.