Description

This refreshing yet decadent dessert using Wise Pretzels will provide the perfect finishing touch to any group gathering.

Ingredients

Crust

• 2 cups flour
• 1-1/2 cups finely crushed Wise Pretzel Sticks
• 1 tsp salt
• 16 tbsp butter
• 6 tablespoons ice cold water

Filling:

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 5 cups whipped topping
• 3 large bananas, sliced
• 2 (3-ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding
• 2-1/2 cups milk
• Strawberries and blueberries for American flag design

Directions

1. Crust: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, pretzels, salt, and butter until texture is crumbly. Add water, and mix well. Press into bottom of greased 9″ x 13″ casserole dish. Bake for 12 minutes, cool completely.
2. Filling: In medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and 2 cups whipped topping. Spread mixture on top of the cooled crust. Layer on banana slices. Mix pudding and milk, pour immediately over bananas. Top with remaining 3 cups whipped topping. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Garnish with berries before serving.