Strawberry-Pretzel Jell-O

3 to 4 cups coarsley crushed pretzel sticks.

1. stick melted butter.

1. 8oz. pkg. cream cheese (room temp.).

¾ cup sugar.

2. heaping tablespoons sour cream.

1 8oz. Cool Whip (defrosted).

1. large pkg. strawberry Jell-O.
2. cups pineapple juice.

1. large container frozen strawberries.

Crush enough pretzels to cover bottom of 9x13-inch pan. Add melted butter and bake at 350°F 176°C for 15 minutes.

Beat Cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and cool whip.

Place filling on cooled crust and refrigerate to set.

Bring pineapple juice to a boil and dissolve Jell-O. Add strawberries and let thicken.

Put on top of pretzel & cream cheese mixture.

Chill at least four hours or longer.

Refrigerate left-overs.