Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

I've never made this, but I did have it somewhere, only I don't remember where. I remember it being very good.

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Crust
1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted

1st Layer
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 (8 oz) cartons Cool Whip, divided

2nd Layer
2 (3 oz.) packages strawberry jello mix
2 cups boiling water
2 packages frozen strawberries, about 16-20 oz, total


To make the crust:
Mix together the pretzels, sugar and butter in a bowl and press into a lightly greased 9 x 13" pan. Bake 375 degrees for about 7 minutes. Cool.

To make the 1st layer:
Cream the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl. Fold in the Cool Whip and spread over the crust.

To make the 3rd layer:
Dissolve the jello in the boiling water and then stir in the frozen strawberries, stirring until jello mixture has thickened. Pour over the cream cheese mixture. Chill several hours, until set. Spread second carton Cool Whip on top and serve. Store in the refrigerator.