Retro Strawberries-and-Cream Pretzel Tart

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups/360 ml cold heavy (whipping) cream
• 1/2 cup plus 3 tbsp/155 g unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup/180 ml water
• About 2 quarts/910 g large fresh strawberries, tops trimmed
• One 8-oz/225-g package cream cheese
• One 3-oz/85-g package strawberry gelatin
• 4 cups/140 g store-bought tiny pretzel twists
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup/50 g firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp/125 g granulated sugar