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Blackberry Pretzel Dessert

Blackberry Pretzel Dessert

This blackberry pretzel dessert features a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and tangy blackberry topping, making it a delightful sweet and salty treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 386 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

Pretzel Crust

  • 2.5 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup butter melted

Blackberry Topping

  • 3 cups fresh blackberries
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 8 ounces extra creamy cool whip
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 375° and lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray.

Pretzel Crust

  • Using a food processor or a large baggie, add pretzels and crush into small pieces.
  • In a large bowl add coarsely crushed pretzels, brown sugar, flour, and vanilla. Stir.
  • Melt butter and add to the pretzel mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Spread the pretzel mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Press into an even layer, reserving ½ cup of the pretzel mixture to use for the topping.
  • Bake for 10 minutes then remove and let cool completely.

Blackberry Topping

  • In a medium saucepan, add blackberries, sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch. Stir.
  • Heat over medium heat until the blackberries have thickened.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add powdered sugar and beat until combined.
  • Next, add the cool whip and mix just until combined.
  • Once the pretzel crust has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pretzel layer.
  • Spoon the blackberry filling on top of the cream cheese mixture.
  • Sprinkle reserved pretzel mixture on top of the blackberry topping.
  • Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate and can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 375mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 3gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 719IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Blackberry Pretzel Dessert, Blackberry Pretzel Salad
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