• Using a pair of scissors, cut the top off each pretzel bag off. I will snip about an inch off and then remove more later on, if desired.
• Hold the open portion of the bag mostly closed and use the other hand to crush the pretzels inside the bag. You don’t want to crush them to dust, just break them into smaller pieces.
• Dollop about 2 tablespoons of the cheesecake pudding into each bag. You can use a frosting bag to do this or just dollop it in with a spoon.
• Without removing the jello from the cups, use a spoon to break up the jello so it’s in smaller chunks. Place 1 tablespoon of blue jello into each pretzel bag and then 1 tablespoon of red jello into each bag.
• Cut the tops of the bags shorter at this point, if desired.
• Top with as much whipped cream as you prefer.
• Garnish with a dash of patriotic sprinkles and enjoy!

Homemade Cheesecake Filling (this can be substituted for the cheesecake pudding)

• Combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with ½ cup sugar and one teaspoon vanilla extract. Then, fold in 1 cup of Cool Whip. Spoon the mixture into the pretzel bags in place of the premade cheesecake filling.