Creating The Best Strawberry Pretzel Salad is both fun and straightforward. Follow these easy steps for a delicious result:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Make the Pretzel Crust: In a medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well combined.
3. Fill the Baking Dish: Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form a crust.
4. Bake the Crust: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.
5. Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
6. Add Whipped Topping: Fold in whipped topping until fully incorporated and creamy.
7. Spread Cream Cheese Mixture: Once the crust has cooled, spread the cream cheese layer evenly on top of the pretzel crust.
8. Make Strawberry Layer: In another bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water and mix well. Allow to cool slightly.
9. Add Strawberries: Once the gelatin is slightly thickened, gently fold in sliced strawberries.
10. Combine Layers: Pour the strawberry mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
11. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours (or overnight) to let it set properly.

Following these steps will help you create this incredible dessert that everyone will talk about!