Creating Strawberry Pretzel Salad is easy and can be accomplished in a few simple steps:

1. Prepare Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Mix well.
2. Bake Crust: Spread the pretzel mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and let cool completely.
3. Make Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Fold in the whipped topping gently until well combined.
4. Layer on Crust: Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring an even layer. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
5. Prepare Strawberry Layer: In a bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir in the sliced strawberries and allow to cool slightly.
6. Add Strawberry Layer: Once the cream cheese layer has set, pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer. Spread it evenly, then return the dish to the refrigerator.
7. Chill Again: Chill the entire dish for an additional 2 hours, allowing the salad to set properly before serving.

These simple steps will help you create this amazing Strawberry Pretzel Salad in no time.