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Cherry Pretzel Squares

Irresistibly Creamy Cherry Pretzel Squares You’ll Love

Cherry Pretzel Squares are a no-bake dessert that combines a salted pretzel crust with a creamy filling and cherry topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Salted Pretzels Coarsely crushed
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 cups Whipped Topping Like Cool Whip
For the Cherry Topping
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans Optional

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your equipment.
  2. Crush 2 cups of salted pretzels into coarse crumbs.
  3. Combine the crushed pretzels with melted unsalted butter and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
  4. Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely.
  5. Beat softened cream cheese with ½ cup of granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  6. Gently fold in 2 cups of whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.
  7. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
  8. Spoon cherry pie filling generously over the cream cheese layer.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
  10. Slice into squares and serve chilled, optionally adding chopped pecans on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use quality ingredients for the best taste. Ensure each layer is set before adding the next.

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