Blueberry Pretzel Salad: The Ultimate Sweet & Salty Dessert Recipe

Blueberry Pretzel Salad: The Ultimate Sweet & Salty Dessert Recipe

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10 min Total Time: 255 min
Yield: 12 servings Category: Desserts And Drinks Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Description A delightful dessert combining sweet, creamy, tangy, and crunchy textures featuring a pretzel crust, cream cheese layer, and blueberry Jell-O.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels (about 8 ounces )
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted ( 1 ½ sticks)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 6 ounces blueberry flavored Jell-O ( 2 small boxes)
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 4 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed and patted dry
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Crush pretzels using a food processor or rolling pin until fine crumbs with some texture remain.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until evenly moistened.
  4. Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let the crust cool completely.
  6. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  7. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping.
  8. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  10. Dissolve blueberry Jell-O in 2 cups of boiling water, stir until dissolved. Add 2 cups of cold water and stir well.
  11. Refrigerate the Jell-O mixture for about 1 hour until slightly thickened.
  12. Gently fold in fresh blueberries.
  13. Pour the blueberry Jell-O mixture over the chilled cream cheese layer.
  14. Return the dish to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
  15. Garnish with additional blueberries or whipped topping before serving. Cut into squares and enjoy cold.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. Keep the crust cool and do not pour hot Jell-O over the cream cheese layer to avoid melting.