Pretzel Surprise

2 C coarsely crushed pretzel sticks

3/4 C butter or margarine

3 T sugar

8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 C sugar

8 oz. carton frozen whipped topping, thawed

6 oz. pkg. strawberry-flavored gelatin

2 C boiling water

2 10-oz. packages frozen strawberries

Heat oven to 400. In medium bowl combine pretzels, butter and 3 T sugar; press on bottom of 9x13x2 inch pan. Bake 8 minutes. Cool. In small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add 1 C sugar, beating until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread on cooled crust. In medium bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in strawberries; break up as they thaw. Refrigerate until slightly thickened. Pour over cream cheese mixture in pan. Refrigerate until firm. Very, Very, GOOD!!!