A festive and colorful dessert that combines a crunchy pretzel crust with a creamy filling and fresh fruit, perfect for summer gatherings.
Author:Isabella
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:4 hours 30 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking and Refrigerating
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups crushed pretzels
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup granulated sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
1 cup boiling water
3 oz raspberry or strawberry gelatin
1 cup cold water
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix well until the pretzels are fully coated.
Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form a crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
In a separate bowl, dissolve the gelatin in boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved. Add the cold water and mix well.
Once the cream cheese layer has set, layer the sliced strawberries and blueberries on top. Pour the gelatin mixture over the fruit, ensuring it covers everything evenly.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin is fully set. Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
For a twist, try using different flavored gelatin, such as blue raspberry or cherry, to change the color scheme.
You can also add a layer of sliced bananas for extra fruitiness.