Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup melted butter
3 Tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese
1 - 8 ounce package whipped topping
2 - 3 ounce packages strawberry gelatin dessert mix
2 cups boiling water
2 - 10 ounce packages frozen strawberries

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
For the crust, mix the pretzels, butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar.  Press this mixture into a 9x13 inch pan and bake for 7 minutes.  Set aside and allow to cool.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 3/4 cup of sugar.  Fold in the whipped topping, and spread over the cooled crust.  Refrigerate until well  chilled.
In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the bowling water, and allow to cool slightly.
Add the strawberries and pour over the cream cheese mixture.  Refrigerate until serving time.