Strawberry Pretzel Salad (NO Jello!)

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups salted pretzels (measured whole)
• 8 tablespoons butter (I used Miyoko's vegan butter)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 8 ounce package cream cheese (I used Tofutti vegan cream cheese)
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 9 ounces package frozen whipped topping (I used So Delicious Coco Whip, thawed)
• 2 pints ripe strawberries (about 4 cups whole)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Nutrition (per serving)