Description
This Cherry Pretzel Squares recipe is the perfect no-bake dessert with layers of salty pretzel crust, creamy whipped filling, and sweet cherry topping. A delicious summer treat for potlucks, parties, or just a weekday indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar in a bowl.
- Press mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently until well combined.
- Spread the creamy layer over the cooled crust, reaching all the edges.
- Top evenly with cherry pie filling.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before slicing.
- Slice into squares and serve cold.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg