Ingredients

FOR THE PRETZEL CRUST

• 2 c. 

  crushed pretzels

• 3/4 c. 

  (1 1/2 stick) melted butter

• 1/4 c. 

  granulated sugar

FOR THE CHEESECAKE LAYER

• 1 

  (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened

• 3/4 c. 

  granulated sugar

• 1 tsp. 

  pure vanilla extract

• 1 c. 

  heavy cream

FOR THE STRAWBERRY TOPPING

• 1/2 c. 

  sugar

• 1/2 c. 

  water

• 1 tbsp. 

  cornstarch

• 1 1/2 tbsp. 

  Strawberry Jell-O mix

• 1 pt. 

  fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions

• Directions

• FOR THE PRETZEL CRUST

  • Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. In a large mixing bowl, stir together pretzels, butter and sugar until combined. Transfer to a 10” tart pan and press firmly into pan using the bottom of a measuring cup. Bake 8 minutes and let cool completely.
  • Step 2Make the Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla and beat until combined, then add cream and beat until medium peaks form.
  • Step 3Spread over cooled pretzel crust.
  • Step 4Make the Strawberry Topping: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water and cornstarch and bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, whisking constantly (mixture will thicken), then remove from heat. Add Jell-o and whisk until combined. Let cool 5 minutes.
  • Step 5Arrange strawberries in a single layer all over cream cheese layer, then pour Jell-o mixture over, covering each berry. Refrigerate until Jell-o is firm, 2 hours.

• FOR THE CHEESECAKE LAYER

  • Step 1Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla and beat until combined, then add cream and beat until medium peaks form.
  • Step 2Spread over cooled pretzel crust.

• FOR THE STRAWBERRY TOPPING

  • Step 1In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water and cornstarch and bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, whisking constantly (mixture will thicken), then remove from heat. Add Jell-O and whisk until combined. Let cool 5 minutes.
  • Step 2Arrange strawberries in a single layer all over cream cheese layer, then pour Jell-o mixture over, covering each berry. Refrigerate until Jell-O is firm, 2 hours.