Side Dish

Cherry Pretzel Squares

Name: Cherry Pretzel Squares
Prep time: 250 min
Total time: 250 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 (21 ounce) cans LUCKY LEAF® Regular or Premium Cherry Pie Filling; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 3 cups chopped pretzels; 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed

28 September 2026

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Total Time250 Mins

Serves12

Per Serving$1.12

Indulge your taste buds with our delightful Cherry Pretzel Squares, a perfect blend of sweet and salty that will elevate any gathering. These scrumptious squares feature a crunchy pretzel crust that harmonizes beautifully with a luscious cream cheese layer, topped generously with tangy cherry pie filling. Every bite offers a satisfying contrast of textures—from the crispy pretzels to the creamy filling and juicy cherries.

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Ingredients:

For 12 servings

¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
42 ounce LUCKY LEAF® Regular or Premium Cherry Pie Fillingcanned
8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
3 cups chopped pretzels
8 ounce frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed

Method:

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, brown sugar and butter.
3
Spread half of this pretzel mixture in bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan.
4
Bake 10 minutes. Cool.
5
While the pretzel mixture is baking, combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar in large mixing bowl. Fold in whipped topping.
6
Spread half of this cream cheese mixture on top of the cooled baked pretzel crust.
7
Spread 2 cans of LUCKY LEAF Cherry Pie Filling over the cream cheese layer, then spread the remaining half of the cream cheese mixture over the pie filling.
8
Sprinkle with the remaining pretzel mixture. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

About this recipe

Ideal for potlucks, picnics, or simply as a special treat at home, these Cherry Pretzel Squares are sure to impress your friends and family. With just a bit of preparation time and a few hours of chilling, you’ll create a dessert that not only looks stunning but also tastes heavenly. Each serving is packed with flavor and brings a refreshing twist to traditional desserts, making it a perfect side dish for any meal or celebration.

Whether you’re a seasoned home chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is accessible and rewarding. The combination of ingredients is simple yet delivers an extraordinary result that will keep everyone coming back for more. So grab your baking pan and get ready to create a dessert that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat!

Adapted from Allrecipes

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