Pretzel Dessert Recipe

Pretzel Dessert Recipe Pretzel Dessert Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

Save both time and money with a big batch of this sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy treat. Any dessert that is left over is super the next day, too. —Rita Winterberger, Huson, Montana

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Pretzel Dessert Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 16 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
  • 1 cup cold 2% 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.

Originally published as Pretzel Dessert in Taste of Home August/September 2001, p13

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Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2013 by redhead4101

If I were to use Cool Whip, a regular sized tub, would this take place of 2 envelopes Whipped topping and milk along with vanilla? This sounds so great and really want to make this for this weekend but I always use the low fat Kool Whip. Thanks!

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2013 by bleewkerr

Has anyone tried this using Cool Whip instead of Dream Whip? If so what are the proportions?

Thanks. Barbara

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2013 by evilnmean

I put my crackers, nuts and cookies (pretzels work too) in a sealable sandwich or   quart bag.  I can crush them to my desired amount and then all I have to do is throw away the bag or if there are leftovers seal them up and store them

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2013 by Sue Zappa

The easiest way to crush pretzels is to put them in the blender or food processor. No mess, although you have to clean the appliance. I used my blender to finely chop pecans for Christmas cookies this year & everyone was very pleased with the results.

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2013 by sue311

I too have been enjoying this recipe for many years. It is really good with peaches & peach jello and also blueberries with strawberry or raspberry jello in place of the pie filling. Does anyone have a good way to way to crush the pretzels? I end up with them all over the place!

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2013 by thomsmom

This brought back memoriies of a desert a neighbor made. Any one with specific health problems can benefit from the alternatives given the rest can enjoy. Remember moderation in all things including moderation - any expert in nutrition will tell you a little splurge is good now and then.

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2013 by idolovedessert

I am also a super dessert lover, and I don't think sweet desserts should always be a big concern to our health. That's why I try my best, most of the time, to search and make healthy and delicious desserts for myself and my family. I think that's the true love to my family.

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2013 by cojon

If you must watch your salt intake, but love the crunch of pretzels, use no-salt pretzels, that's what I do, and my grandson, who is very picky eater, loves the no-salt pretzels. Great recipe!

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2013 by grannybto5

My cousin makes something similar to this and I am going to make it with my grandchildren next month when we have our Valentines day brunch with granny, :) I love this dessert.

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2013 by jackofalltrades

I'm not bragging, just admitting that I am a salt addict. This is not too salty and I do not limit my carbs. I eat everything in moderation. Please don't criticize this normal dessert. It is very tasty and guiltless for normal people. I'm 64, I know these things.

 
 
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