Pretzel Dessert

By srumbel

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
from tasteofhome.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed pretzels, divided
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Preparation

Step 1

. In a large bowl, toss 1-1/2 cups pretzels with sugar and melted butter. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. dish.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
3. Spread half of the mixture over pretzel layer. Top with pie filling; spread with remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining pretzels. Refrigerate, covered, overnight before serving. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Facts

1 piece equals 314 calories, 16 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 290 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.