Pretzel Dessert

½ (15 ounce) package pretzels, crushed

1 cup margarine, melted

¼ cup white sugar

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 cup white sugar

2 cups boiling water

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries, thawed

1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted margarine, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press mixture into a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, frozen whipped topping, and 1 cup sugar. Pour over pretzel crust.

In a large saucepan, combine boiling water and strawberry-flavored gelatin; bring to a boil. Stir in frozen strawberries. When it begins to thicken, pour over cream cheese filling. Serve.