Strawberry Pretzel Pie

Photo by Bulat Khamitov, pexels.com

From the kitchen of Kay Putano

Crust:

Mix & press into a 13 x 9 pan:

2 c unsalted pretzels, crushed

3 Tbsp sugar

3/4 c margarine, melted

Bake @ 325, 10 minutes.

Cool.

Filling:

Blend together:

8 oz cream cheese

1 c sugar

4 oz cool whip

Spread over cooled crust.

Topping:

In a large bowl, stir to dissolve:

6 oz package strawberry jello

2 c boiling water

Add:

16 oz frozen strawberries, do not thaw

20 oz can crushed pineapple, juice and all

Refrigerate until thickened a bit.

Pour jello layer over filling layer.

Refrigerate.

Spread Cool Whip over the top.

Garnish with strawberries.