Emily Plicka's Thanksgiving Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Crust:
2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar

Mix and press on the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Bake for 5 minutes at 400 degrees. Cool.

Filling:
8 oz. cream cheese
1 cup sugar
8 oz. crushed pineapple
8 oz. cool whip

Mix together and spread on cooled crust.

Top Layer:
1 large package of strawberry jello
2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup cold water
1 16 oz. pkg frozen, chopped strawberries

Mix together, making sure the jello granules are dissolved. Pour over the filling and chill until set.