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Blackberry Pretzel Dessert Bars

A delightful combination of crispy pretzels and luscious blackberries, these bars offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making them ideal for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pretzel Crust
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup whipped topping
For Topping
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1/2 cup blackberry jam

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar until fully combined.
  3. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  4. Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool.
Cream Cheese Layer
  1. In a large mixing bowl, blend together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gently fold in the whipped topping.
Assembly
  1. Once the pretzel crust is cooled, spread the creamy mixture evenly over the crust.
  2. Spread the blackberry jam on top of the cream cheese layer.
  3. Scatter the fresh blackberries over the jam, arranging them as preferred.
Chilling
  1. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours (or overnight) to allow the layers to set.
Serving
  1. Once fully chilled, cut into squares and serve to family members.

Notes

For substitutions, feel free to swap out blackberries for strawberries or raspberries. Make sure to press the pretzel crust firmly for a solid base.