Blackberry Pretzel Salad

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Tassel Estate in Wylie, Texas in 1986.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 9 ounce package of pretzels
 * 3 tablespoons white sugar
 * 1¾ stick butter

Filling

 * 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
 * 1 cup white sugar
 * 8 ounces frozen whipped topping
 * 1 large package blackberry gelatin
 * 2 cups hot water
 * 20 ounces frozen blackberries

Directions

 * 1) Crushing pretzels either in blender or food processor then add 3 tablespoon sugar.
 * 2) Mix pretzels and sugar with melted butter.
 * 3) Press in glass rectangular baking dish and bake at 375°F for 8 minutes then cool well.
 * 4) Mix cream cheese with one cup sugar and mix well.
 * 5) Add whipped topping and pour over crust.
 * 6) Mix gelatin with hot water then add the frozen blackberries.
 * 7) When cool pour over filling and refrigerate for several hours.