Diane's Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad

 2 c. crushed pretzel sticks
 3/4 c. melted butter
 3 tbsp. sugar
 8 oz. cream cheese
 1 c. sugar
 8 oz. Cool Whip
 1 (6 oz.) pkg. strawberry banana Jello
 2 c. boiling water
 2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen strawberries, partially thawed

   Mix first three ingredients and press in bottom of a 9"x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees (metal pan) or 325 degrees (glass pan) 8 minutes. Let cool completely. Beat 1 cup sugar and cream cheese. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread over pretzels. Mix Jello and water until dissolved. Add strawberries. Stir into Jello, then set aside for 10 minutes. Pour over cheese mixture. Chill before serving.