Description
A delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the crunch of pretzels, the creaminess of a cream cheese layer, and the burst of fresh blackberries, all in one perfect bite. This Blackberry Pretzel Dessert is a sweet and salty treat that’s ideal for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a luscious, fruity dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the cream layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream
For the blackberry topping:
- 1 (3-ounce) package blackberry or black raspberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 cups fresh blackberries, halved if large
Instructions
- For the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
- For the cream layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over the cooled crust. Chill.
- For the blackberry topping: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water, add cold water. Fold in blackberries. Pour over cream cheese layer. Chill until set.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix a tablespoon of blackberry jam into the cream layer.
- You can use frozen blackberries; just thaw and drain them first.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with baked crust)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
