THE

CHERRY PRETZEL TORTE

INGREDIENTS

1 CUP (2 STICKS) - BUTTER OR MELTED MARGARINE

3/4 CUP - GRANULATED SUGAR

1 CUP - POWDERED SUGAR

2 CUPS - COARSELY CHOPPED PRETZELS (ABOUT 10 OUNCES)

2  8 OZ PACKAGES - CREAM CHEESE      (ROOM TEMP)

1 CAN - (16OZ) CHERRY (OR BLUEBERRY) PIE FILLING

1 - 8 OZ COOL WHIP

PREPARATION

IN BOWL, COMBINE MELTED BUTTER, GRANULATED SUGAR, & PRETZELS.

PRESS MIXTURE INTO AN UN-GREASED, 8X10 PAN.

IN ANOTHER BOWL, BLEND TOGETHER CREAM CHEESE & POWDERED SUGAR - SPREAD ON PRETZEL MIXTURE.

SPREAD PIE FILLING OVER CREAM CHEESE MIXTURE.

SPREAD COOL WHIP ON TOP OF PIE FILLING. SPRINKLE TOP WITH ADDITIONAL CRUSHED PRETZELS.

COVER, CHILL, AND SERVE.