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Red, White and Blue Pretzel Salad Recipe

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This patriotic Red, White and Blue Pretzel Salad is a delightful layered dessert featuring a salty-sweet pretzel crust, a creamy vanilla cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries and blueberries on top. Perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, or holiday celebrations, this no-bake salad offers a luscious combination of textures and flavors that will impress your guests.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups pretzels, crushed
  • 1 stick butter (unsalted or salted), melted
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ tsp salt (omit if using salted butter)

Filling

  • 2 (8 ounce) bricks cream cheese, full fat and room temperature
  • 100 grams granulated sugar (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ tbsp pure vanilla extract

Topping

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, light brown sugar, and salt (if using unsalted butter). Stir until the mixture is lightly damp but not wet or dry.
  2. Form the crust: Transfer this pretzel crumb mixture to your baking dish and press down evenly to form a firm base layer. Set aside while preparing the filling.
  3. Make the cream cheese filling: Using a hand mixer, beat the room temperature cream cheese and granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth, creamy, and light in texture.
  4. Incorporate cream and vanilla: Pour in the heavy whipping cream and pure vanilla extract. Continue mixing with the hand mixer until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
  5. Assemble the salad: Carefully spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the pretzel crust layer. Then, arrange the sliced strawberries and blueberries on top as desired, creating a colorful red, white, and blue effect.
  6. Chill and set: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld beautifully before serving.

Notes

  • Using room temperature cream cheese helps achieve a smoother filling.
  • If you use salted butter, omit the additional salt in the crust mixture.
  • For best results, press the pretzel crust firmly to create a compact base that holds together well.
  • This dessert is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Feel free to substitute other fresh berries like raspberries or blackberries if desired.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/red-white-and-blue-pretzel-salad-recipe/