Blackberry Pretzel Dessert

Blackberry Pretzel Dessert

This delicious dessert starts with a buttery, salty crushed pretzel crust. Then, I top it with a sweet and tangy cream cheese mixture – it’s basically no-bake cheesecake. Finally, I spoon homemade blackberry topping over the cream cheese mixture and chill it overnight. That’s all there is to it. When I’m all one, I have a sweet, salty, and tangy dessert that everyone loves. This is one that always goes fast when I serve it!

Why You’ll Love This Blackberry Pretzel Dessert Recipe

• It’s the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The salty pretzel crust complements the sweet cream cheese filling and the homemade blackberry topping.
• It is easy to make and can be customized to your family’s liking, such as using different fruits like blueberries, raspberries, cherries, or mixed fruit.
• The fresh and flavorful blackberries, combined with the sweet cream cheese mixture, and the salty pretzel crust are simply irresistible.

Blackberry Pretzel Dessert Ingredients

The crust, cream cheese filling, and blackberry topping are entirely homemade, so there are a few ingredients required to make this recipe. That being said, they’ll all basic items that you can find at any grocery store anywhere.

Pretzel Crust

• Coarsely crushed pretzels
• Brown sugar
• All purpose flour
• Vanilla extract
• Melted butter

Blackberry Topping

• Fresh blackberries
• Granulated sugar
• Lemon juice
• Cornstarch

Cream Cheese Layer

• Cream cheese, room temperature
• Extra creamy cool whip
• Powdered sugar

How to Make Blackberry Pretzel Dessert

This recipe is far easier to make than you might think. The only cooking involved is baking the pretzel crust. The rest of the recipe is simply mixing, pouring, and chilling. That’s it! It’s an easy recipe that you’ll be able to make in no time.

Step 1: Prep

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2: Crush the Pretzels

Use a food processor or a large baggie and a rolling pin to crush the pretzels into small pieces.

Step 3: Make the Crust

Combine the coarsely crushed pretzels, brown sugar, flour, and vanilla in a large bowl. Then, melt the butter and add it to the mixture, stirring to combine.

Step 4: Bake

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, reserving ½ cup of the mixture. Press the mixture down firmly into an even layer and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the dish and let the crust cool completely.

Step 5: Make the Blackberry Topping

Combine the blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Cook the mixture over medium heat until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and let it cool.

Step 6: Make the Cream Cheese Filling

Place the cream cheese in a medium bowl and beat it with an electric mixer for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Then, add the powdered sugar and beat until well combined. Finally, mix in the Cool Whip until combined.

Step 7: Make the Dessert

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel layer. Then, spoon the blackberry filling over the cream cheese mixture evenly. Top with the reserved pretzel crumbs mixture, cover, and chill for 4 hours or overnight.

Recipe Tips

• Be sure to press your pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish so it forms a crust that won’t fall apart when you slice the dessert.
• Fully soften your cream cheese for a lovely, creamy filling.
• Stir your blackberry filling frequently as it cooks to prevent sticking or burning.
• A minimum of 4 hours of chilling is required, but I recommend chilling this dessert overnight for the best results.
• When making the homemade blackberry topping, add lemon zest to the blackberries for extra lemon flavor.

Variations

• Use your favorite berries to make the topping. You can even finely dice apples, pineapples, pears, or peaches if you like.
• You can replace the pretzels with crackers if you want a cracker crust.
• For a super luscious dessert, try making your own whipped topping for the cream cheese filling.

What to Serve with Blackberry Pretzel Dessert

Serve this dessert with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee for dessert or an afternoon snack. You can also pair it with cookies, wafers, and other sweets for a larger dessert spread. Fresh fruit makes a wonderful accompaniment, as well.

Recipe FAQ

How to Store Blackberry Pretzel Dessert Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container or tightly covered with plastic wrap in the original dish for up to 4 days. For longer storage, chill the slices individually, wrap them in plastic wrap, and freeze them in an airtight container for up to a month.

Try This Delicious Blackberry Pretzel Dessert Recipe Today

This blackberry pretzel dessert recipe is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and tangy, and it’s so much easier to make than you’d think. It’s a delicious dessert that even beginners can make, and everyone wants more and more of. Give it a try, and I know you’ll make it a permanent part of your dessert recipe rotation.

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