Doris’ Strawberry Salad
2 C. Crushed unsalted Pretzels
3 T. Sugar
3/4 C. melted Butter
1 8oz. Cream Cheese, softened
1 C. Powdered Sugar
8oz. thawed Cool Whip “La Creme”
2 C. Miniature Marshmallows
2 C. Water
2 3oz. packages Strawberry Jello
2 12oz. packages frozen Strawberries, partially thawed
Mix pretzels, sugar and melted butter. Press into bottom of a 9 x 12″ pan and bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees until lightly toasted. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar. Fold in whipped topping and marshmallows. Spread over cold crust. Boil water in saucepan, add jello and dissolve completely. Add strawberries. Pour strawberry mixture over cream cheese crust. Refrigerate until well set; cut into squares to serve. Variation: Use vanilla wafers instead of pretzels, 3 baskets fresh raspberries instead of strawberries.