Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until well mixed.
- Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Top with cherry pie filling, spreading evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped walnuts over the cherry filling.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow layers to set.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, drizzle melted chocolate over the top before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg