Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad

Crust:
2 C crushed pretzel sticks
3/4 C melted butter
3 Tbsp sugar
Mix together and press in bottom of a 9 x 13 pan.  Bake at 350 (metal pan) 325 (glass pan) 8 minutes. Let cool completely.

Layer 1:
Beat-
1 C sugar
8 oz Cream cheese softened
Fold in:
8 oz Cool whip
Spread over pretzels.

Layer 2:
1 6 oz pkg  strawberry jello
2 C boiling water
2 10 oz pkgs frozen strawberries partially thawed
Mix jello and water until dissolved. Add strawberries and mix together. Set aside for 10 minutes. Pour over 1st layer.  Chill

* can also do with Rasberries and Rasberry jello