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Blackberry Pretzel Dessert

A delightful dessert that balances sweet and salty flavors with a crunchy pretzel crust, sweet cream cheese filling, and fresh blackberries.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the cream cheese layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it's fully softened for smooth texture.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup whipped topping
For the topping
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup blackberry pie filling (optional) For added flavor.

Method
 

Preparing the dessert
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until well combined.
  3. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Let the crust cool completely.
  5. In a large bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  6. Fold in the whipped topping until well incorporated.
  7. Once the pretzel crust has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust.
  8. Gently place fresh blackberries on top of the cream cheese layer. Optionally, drizzle some blackberry pie filling over the blackberries.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours to let the layers set properly. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

Get creative with toppings by incorporating other berries and ensure your cream cheese is fully softened for the best texture. Don’t skip the chilling time to let flavors meld.