Cherry Pretzel Dessert

1 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
2 packets whipped topping mix
1 (21 ounce) can Wilderness cherry pie filling

Melt butter in saucepan; add sugar and blend. Remove from heat; add pretzels and mix. Reserve 1 cup pretzel mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture into ungreased 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan.

Blend cream cheese and confectioners sugar together.

Whip topping mix according to package directions. Fold into cheese mixture. Spread 1/2 of cheese mixture over pretzel crust. Carefully spread cherry pie filling over cheese layer. Spread remaining cheese mixture over cherries. Top with reserved pretzel mixture. Refrigerate 2 or 3 hours.