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Red White & Blue Pretzel Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Red White & Blue Pretzel Salad is a delightful layered dessert that combines a crunchy pretzel crust with a creamy, sweet cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries and blueberries on top. Perfect for patriotic holidays or any summer gathering, it balances sweet, salty, and fresh flavors for a crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 3 cups miniature pretzel twists
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar

Filling

  • 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 2 ¾ cups chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1 ¼ cups fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Crush Pretzels: Finely crush the pretzels using a food processor, blender, or rolling pin until they resemble coarse crumbs.
  2. Combine Crust Ingredients: Transfer the pretzel crumbs to a medium mixing bowl, then add the melted butter and light brown sugar. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  3. Form Crust: Firmly press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of an 8×8 inch pan, creating an even layer. Set this crust aside to prepare the filling.
  4. Prepare Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and well combined.
  5. Add Cream and Vanilla: Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat the mixture again until it’s thoroughly blended and creamy.
  6. Assemble Filling: Gently spoon the cream cheese filling over the pretzel crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  7. Add Fruit Topping: Evenly distribute the chopped strawberries and blueberries over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Chill: Place the assembled dessert in the refrigerator and chill for 2 to 3 hours, allowing the layers to set before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • For best results, make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with whipping cream if preferred.
  • Pressing the pretzel crust firmly helps it hold together better when slicing.
  • Use fresh, ripe berries for optimal flavor and texture.
  • This dessert should be stored refrigerated and consumed within 2 days for best freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/red-white-and-blue-pretzel-salad-recipe/