Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad

Put on counter to soften:

1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese

Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

In a medium bowl, combine:

1 ½ cups crushed pretzels
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Stir in:

¾ cup butter, melted

Mix thoroughly.

Transfer pretzel mixture to baking dish, and gently press into an even layer.

Bake crust for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to let cool.

In a large bowl, cream together:

1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar

Gently fold in:

1 (8 oz) tub of whipped topping

Spread mixture over cooled crust, then refrigerate for 1 hour, or until set.

In a large bowl, combine together:

2 cups water, boiling
1 (6 oz) package of strawberry Jell-O

Stir thoroughly until completely dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.

Top the cream cheese layer of the cake with:

1 ½ pounds strawberries, halved

Then gently pour gelatin over cream cheese layer.

Refrigerate until set, about 2-3 hours.