This mixed berry pretzel dessert is a delicious symphony of sweet and salty delight with an irresistible combination of flavors everyone will love. Imagine a crumbly pretzel crust that gives way to a creamy, dreamy, sweet cream cheese filling, topped with a layer of blueberry pie filling bursting with flavor, studded with juicy fresh berries. A flavor explosion of sweet, tart, and salty in every bite.
Sweet and salty is a classic dessert combination I’ve loved for years. From chocolate-covered pretzels to cheddar cheese-topped apple pie and everything in between, that combination of sweet and salty just makes my tastebuds happy. I know it does the same for everyone else I know, as well. That’s why I love making this delicious mixed berry pretzel dessert. Its salty pretzel crust makes the perfect counterpoint to the dessert’s no-bake cheesecake layer and the berry-licious pie filling topping that finishes it off. It’s a dessert I’ve been making for years, and I thought it was high time I shared it with all of you.
Mixed Berry Pretzel Dessert
This delicious layered dessert starts with a sweet, salty brown sugar pretzel crust that I bake until golden. Once it’s cooled, I top it with a sweet cream cheese layer and, finally, a layer of blueberry pie filling and a combination of fresh raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. It only takes about 30 minutes to make; the hardest part is waiting for it to chill. After a few hours in the fridge, I have a sweet, salty, berry-licious dessert that has everyone returning for more. They love the flavor, and I love how easy it is to make.
Why You’ll Love This Mixed Berry Pretzel Dessert
- It’s a winning combination of textures and tastes with the salty, crunchy pretzel crust, the creamy sweetness of the cream cheese filling, the blueberry pie filling, and fresh berries on top that burst with juicy sweetness.
- The vibrant colors of the mixed berries, the creamy white filling, and the contrasting pretzel crust create a stunning presentation everyone will enjoy.
- It is an easy and delicious dessert recipe that is simple and perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- It is versatile, and the pie filling can be swapped for another flavor, such as strawberry, cherry, or peach. Chopped nuts can be added as well.
Mixed Berry Pretzel Dessert Ingredients
This recipe uses simple ingredients that you can find in your kitchen or any grocery store. Most of the ingredients are probably in your kitchen right now, in fact!
Pretzel Crust
- Coarsely crushed pretzels
- Light brown sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Vanilla extract
- Melted butter
Cream Cheese Layer
- Cream cheese, room temperature
- Extra creamy Cool Whip
- Powdered sugar
Berry Topping
- Blueberry pie filling
- Fresh raspberries
- Fresh blueberries
- Fresh blackberries
How to Mixed Berry Pretzel Dessert
This is an incredibly easy recipe to make. It only takes 10 minutes of baking, some mixing, layering, and chilling. That’s all there is to it. It’s a quick recipe that only takes a few simple steps.
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Step 2: Make the Pretzel Crust
Crush the pretzels in a large baggie with a rolling pin or pulse them in a food processor until coarse. Then, mix them in a large bowl with the brown sugar, flour, and vanilla. Melt the butter and mix it into the pretzel mixture until fully combined.
Step 3: Bake
Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish in an even layer. Then, bake it for 10 minutes. Remove the dish and let the crust cool completely.
Step 4: Make the Cream Cheese Layer
Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Then, add the powdered sugar and beat until combined. Finally, fold in the Cool Whip until just combined.
Step 5: Make the Dessert
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust. Then, spread the blueberry pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer. Finally, top with fresh berries.
Step 6: Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and chill for at least 4 hours.
Recipe Tips
- Fully soften your cream cheese for the best texture. If you try to cream cold cream cheese, you could end up with little bits of raw cream cheese in your mixture.
- Be sure to press your pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish so it forms a cohesive crust that won’t crumble when you slice your dessert.
- 4 hours is the minimum chilling time for this recipe, but chilling overnight yields the best results.
Variations
- You can make a graham cracker, Nilla Wafer, or Oreo crust if you prefer.
- Use your favorite pie filling and berries to create different dessert flavors. You can even use other fruit pie fillings like apple or pineapple.
- Frozen berries work with this recipe. Just thaw them first.
What to Serve with Mixed Berry Pretzel Dessert
This dessert is delicious with a glass of milk. Adults can also enjoy it with a cup of coffee or tea or a dessert wine for something extra fancy.
Recipe FAQs
Pretzel salad is a classic dessert consisting of a sweet and salty pretzel crust topped with a sweet cream cheese mixture or Jello.
Yes, you can! In fact, it’s the easiest way to create an entirely new dessert.
This dessert can and should be made in advance. The longer it chills, the better it tastes.
4 hours is the minimum amount of time you’ll need to chill this dessert in the refrigerator. However, chilling it overnight makes it taste so much better.
This dessert can be frozen and will last for up to a month in the freezer.
How to Store Leftover Mixed Berry Pretzel Dessert
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze it in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to a month.
Try This Delicious Mixed Berry Pretzel Dessert Today
This mixed berry pretzel desert is as tasty as it is easy. With simple ingredients, a quick and easy recipe, and delicious flavors, this is a recipe that will have everyone coming back for more. You won’t mind because it’s so easy to make. Give this one a try, and I know you’ll love it as much as I and family do.
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Mixed Berry Pretzel Dessert
Ingredients
Pretzel Crust
- 2 ½ cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup butter, melted
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 ounce extra creamy cool whip
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 21 ounce can blueberry pie filling
- 6 ounce fresh raspberries
- 6 ounce fresh blueberries
- 6 ounce fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° and lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray.
Pretzel Crust
- Using a food processor or a large baggie, add pretzels and crush into small pieces.
- In a large bow add coarsely crushed pretzels, brown sugar, flour, and vanilla. Stir.
- Melt butter and add to the pretzel mixture. Stir to combine.
- Spread the pretzel mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Press into an even layer, reserving ½ cup of the pretzel mixture to use for the topping.
- Bake for 10 minutes then remove and let cool completely.
Cream Cheese Mixture
- In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar and beat until combined.
- Next, add the cool whip and mix just until combined.
- Once the pretzel crust has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pretzel crust.
- Spread the blueberry filling on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the fresh berries over the pie filling.
- Sprinkle reserved pretzel mixture on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
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