Strawberry Pie III recipe

12 servings

2 cups crushed zwieback toast

3 tablespoons white sugar

3/4 cup butter, melted

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

2 cups miniature marshmallows

2 cups water

2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored gelatin

2 cups strawberries, partially frozen

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a medium bowl mix together zwieback crumbs and white sugar.

Stir in butter or margarine.

Mix well and pat mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.

Set aside and allow to cool.

In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until fluffy.

Add confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth.

Fold in whipped topping and marshmallows.

Spread mixture evenly onto cooled crust.

Boil water in a medium saucepan.

Remove from heat and add gelatin.

Mix until dissolved, then stir in partially frozen strawberries.

Pour mixture over cream cheese layer.

Chill until very firm.