Pretzel Dessert
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Delicious Pretzel Dessert saves both time and money. "The recipe makes a big batch of this sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy treat," says Rita Winterberger of Huson, Montana. "That's fine with us because any dessert that's left over is super the next day, too."
SERVINGS: 16
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Chill
TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 envelopes whipped topping mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, sugar and butter; set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Press the remaining mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish.
In a large bowl, beat the whipped topping mix, milk and vanilla on high speed for 4 minutes or until soft peaks form. Add cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth.
Spread half over crust. Top with pie filling and remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with reserved pretzel mixture. Refrigerate overnight. Yield: 16 servings.