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Salted Bliss Blackberry Pretzel Fusion – Sweet & Salty Dessert Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Salted Bliss Blackberry Pretzel Fusion is a delightful sweet and salty dessert featuring a crunchy pretzel crust topped with a creamy blackberry layer. This American-style treat combines the rich flavors of cream cheese and fresh blackberries with a touch of flaky sea salt, perfect for a refreshing, indulgent snack or party dessert.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped topping

Blackberry Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries, lightly mashed
  • 2 tablespoons blackberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish. In a bowl, mix the crushed pretzels with melted butter and granulated sugar until evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish to form an even crust.
  2. Bake the crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool completely to ensure it remains crisp and holds together well.
  3. Make the cream cheese layer: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined, creating a light and fluffy mixture.
  4. Assemble the cream layer: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust. Be sure to seal the edges completely to prevent the crust from softening when the blackberry topping is added.
  5. Prepare the blackberry topping: In a separate bowl, stir together lightly mashed fresh blackberries, blackberry jam, and lemon juice until well combined.
  6. Add the topping and garnish: Spoon the blackberry mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer and gently spread. Sprinkle the top with flaky sea salt to add a sweet and salty contrast.
  7. Refrigerate and serve: Place the assembled dessert in the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours or until fully set. Once chilled, slice into 9 bars and serve.

Notes

  • Spread the cream cheese layer fully to the edges to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
  • Frozen blackberries can be substituted if fully thawed and well-drained to avoid excess moisture.
  • For best results, press crust mixture firmly to ensure it holds together firmly after baking.
  • This dessert can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/salted-bliss-blackberry-pretzel-fusion-sweet-and-salty-dessert-recipe/