Blackberry Pretzel Dessert
This Blackberry Pretzel Dessert is a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors, featuring a buttery pretzel crust, a tangy cream cheese filling, and a homemade blackberry topping. It’s a crowd-pleasing, no-bake treat that can be customized with different fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4-6 hours
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- For the Pretzel Crust:
- Coarsely crushed pretzels
- Brown sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Vanilla extract
- Melted butter
- For the Blackberry Topping:
- Fresh blackberries
- Granulated sugar
- Lemon juice
- Cornstarch
- For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- Cream cheese, room temperature
- Extra creamy Cool Whip
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Pretzel Crust:
Mix crushed pretzels, brown sugar, flour, vanilla, and melted butter. Press into a 9×13 baking dish, reserving ½ cup. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes, then cool. - Make the Blackberry Topping:
Cook blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan until thick. Cool. - Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and Cool Whip until smooth. Spread over cooled pretzel crust. - Assemble the Dessert:
Spoon the blackberry topping over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle with reserved pretzel mixture. Chill for 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Customize with other fruits like blueberries, raspberries, or cherries.
- Chilling overnight improves flavor.
- Freezes well for up to a month.
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/blackberry-pretzel-dessert/
