Pretzel Jell-O

This is perfect for a lunch or summertime dessert. Commonly found at enrichment evening. You'll love it.

Crust:

• 1/8 cup sugar
• 2 cups crushed pretzels
• 1 1/2 sticks melted butter

Cream Cheese Layer

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 4 Cups cool whip

Jell-O Layer:

• 1 lg pkg Raspberry (or strawberry) Jell-O
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 pkg FROZEN strawberries (or raspberries)

I like to mix the two. I usually do raspberry Jell-O and strawberries but you can mix it up, or keep just one flavor.

Directions:

Mix crust ingredients together and press in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool completely.

Beat cheese mixture together and spread over cooled crust.

Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Stir in frozen strawberries. Place in bowl to congeal. Spread over cheese. (**I usually slice the strawberries and blend them in a blender before mixing with the hot water. This time I blended half and sliced half. You might just want them all sliced, which is easiest. It's up to you- although I think it's best if they are blended!)

Chill over night.