Description
Blackberry Pretzel Dessert combines a buttery pretzel crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh blackberries for a sweet‑salty dessert that’s quick to make, perfect for parties, brunches, or a simple family treat. This easy recipe features no‑bake cheesecake, a crunchy base, and a bright fruit topping, delivering a crowd‑pleasing flavor balance that looks great on any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar; press into a greased 9×13 inch pan.
- Bake crust 10 minutes, then cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; fold in whipped cream.
- Spread cheesecake mixture over cooled crust.
- Toss blackberries with 1/4 cup sugar; let sit.
- Arrange sugared blackberries atop cheesecake layer.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free version
- substitute pretzels with gluten‑free crumbs. Use plant‑based cream cheese for dairy‑free needs. Berries can be swapped with strawberries or raspberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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