Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with this refreshing Blackberry Pretzel Dessert. A crunchy pretzel crust topped with a creamy layer, fresh blackberries, and a sweet blackberry glaze, this no-bake treat is a delightful summer indulgence.
Ingredients
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For the Pretzel Crust:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
For the Blackberry Topping:
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 cup blackberry preserves or jam
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Pretzel Crust: Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press into a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then fold in whipped topping. Spread over pretzel crust.
- Prepare the Blackberry Topping: Warm blackberry preserves with water in a saucepan until smooth. Fold in fresh blackberries and spoon over the cream cheese layer.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the dessert for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer top layer, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with the preserves.
- Substitute blackberries with raspberries or blueberries for variation.
- Best enjoyed cold within 2–3 days!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with baked crust)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
