Description
Looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s both easy and irresistibly delicious? Cherry Pretzel Squares bring together a buttery, salty pretzel crust, a fluffy and creamy middle layer, and a glossy cherry pie topping that’s as beautiful as it is tasty. Perfect for those in need of quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner desserts, or just fun food ideas to impress guests at your next gathering. This easy recipe requires no baking and is a top pick for holiday treats, summer desserts, or weeknight indulgences. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want something sweet, this dessert is a go-to option you’ll make again and again!
Ingredients
2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
8 oz whipped topping, thawed
2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
Optional: maraschino cherries, fresh mint leaves, extra crushed pretzels or chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar until combined. Press into a 9×13-inch pan to form crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
2. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping. Spread this mixture over the cooled crust, reaching all edges.
3. Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the creamy layer. Spread gently without disturbing the layer underneath.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.
5. Slice and garnish with maraschino cherries, mint leaves, or extra pretzels/pecans as desired.
Notes
Make sure the crust is completely cool before spreading the cream cheese layer.
Always spread the cream layer fully to the edges to seal in the crust.
Chill for at least 4 hours to ensure clean cuts and set layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 310
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35
Keywords: easy recipe, dessert ideas, cherry dessert, summer treats, no bake