Berry Pretzel Dessert
Sweet and salty layered berry pretzel dessert with crunchy crust, creamy filling, and gelatin berry topping
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INGREDIENTS
Pretzel crust
- 2 cups pretzel twists crushed
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar.
Cream layer
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping thawed.
Berry gelatin topping
- 6 oz strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups ice water
- 3 cups mixed berries fresh or frozen thawed and well drained.
INSTRUCTIONS
Pretzel crust
- heat oven to 350 degrees F
- mix crushed pretzels with melted butter and 3 tbsp sugar until evenly coated
- press firmly into a 9x13 inch baking dish
- bake 10 minutes
- cool completely to keep the cream layer from melting.
Cream layer
- beat cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until smooth
- fold in whipped topping until fully combined
- spread evenly over cooled crust and seal to the edges to prevent gelatin from seeping through
- refrigerate 30 minutes.
Berry gelatin topping
- whisk gelatin into boiling water until dissolved
- stir in ice water and let stand until slightly thickened and cool but not set
- fold in drained berries
- pour gently over cream layer
- refrigerate 4 hours or until fully set before slicing.
Notes
1. Seal the cream layer tightly to the pan edges to prevent a soggy crust 2. drain berries very well to help the gelatin set 3. substitute raspberry gelatin and berries for a different flavor 4. use gluten free pretzels for a gluten free option
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g