Dive into a dessert that masterfully blends sweet, salty, and creamy elements to create an irresistibly delicious experience—Cherry Pretzel Squares.
This unique treat offers a perfect balance of flavors, featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, a velvety cream cheese layer, and a luscious cherry pie filling. It’s an excellent choice for those who love a bit of texture and contrast in their desserts.
Cherry Pretzel Squares: A Delightful Mix of Sweet and Salty
Cherry Pretzel Squares are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visually appealing dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party, attending a potluck, or simply craving something sweet and satisfying, this recipe is sure to impress.
The combination of salty pretzel crust with sweet cherry and creamy filling makes for a dynamic dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Servings: 12
Equipment: 9×13-inch baking pan
Ingredients:
- 3 cups pretzels, chopped
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 (18-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (18-ounce) container frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed
- 2 (21-ounce) cans LUCKY LEAF® Regular or Premium Cherry Pie Filling
Directions:
- Prepare the Pretzel Base: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, mix the chopped pretzels with brown sugar and melted butter until well combined. Press half of this mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: While the crust is cooling, in a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping.
- Assemble the First Layers: Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel base.
- Add the Cherry Filling: Evenly distribute the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer.
- Add the Final Layers: Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the cherry layer.
- Finish with Pretzels: Sprinkle the remaining pretzel mixture on top.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld together.
Enjoy Your Dessert: Once chilled, cut the Cherry Pretzel Squares into pieces and serve. This dessert offers a delightful crunch from the pretzels, enriched with the smoothness of the cream cheese and the tangy sweetness of the cherry filling.
