Blackberry Pretzel Cream Cheese (Print-Friendly Format)

Sweet blackberries and creamy cheese top a crunchy pretzel crust for a satisfying layered dessert.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Pretzel Crust

01 - 250 grams coarsely crushed pretzels
02 - 135 grams brown sugar
03 - 16 grams all-purpose flour
04 - 10 milliliters vanilla extract
05 - 170 grams unsalted butter, melted

→ Blackberry Topping

06 - 450 grams fresh blackberries
07 - 50 grams granulated sugar
08 - 15 milliliters lemon juice
09 - 8 grams cornstarch

→ Cream Cheese Mixture

10 - 225 grams cream cheese, room temperature
11 - 225 grams extra creamy whipped topping
12 - 120 grams powdered sugar

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C and lightly grease a 23x33 cm baking dish with non-stick spray.
02 - Using a food processor or sealed bag, crush pretzels into coarse pieces.
03 - In a large bowl, mix crushed pretzels, brown sugar, flour, and vanilla extract.
04 - Pour melted butter over the pretzel mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
05 - Press pretzel mixture evenly into prepared baking dish, reserving 60 grams for topping. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
06 - In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blackberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir and cook until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat and cool.
07 - Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and blend until incorporated. Fold in whipped topping gently until just combined.
08 - Once crust is fully cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pretzel base.
09 - Spoon cooled blackberry mixture over the cream cheese layer, smoothing into an even layer.
10 - Sprinkle reserved pretzel mixture atop the blackberry layer. Cover dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

# Additional Information:

01 - Ensure each layer is completely cooled before assembly to maintain distinct textures.
02 - For smoother slices, chill thoroughly before cutting with a sharp knife.

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