Description
🥨 There’s nothing like a sweet, salty, creamy dessert to steal the show and this Blueberry Pretzel Salad does exactly that!
With a buttery crushed pretzel crust, whipped cream cheese filling, and blueberry topping (yes, TWO layers of blueberry!), this treat is always the first to disappear at family parties and potlucks.
Chill it, slice it, and watch it vanish. It’s a nostalgic favorite you’ll want to make again and again.
📌 Save this layered blueberry delight today!
Ingredients
Pretzel Crust:
• 2½ cups coarsely crushed pretzels
• ⅔ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup butter, melted
Blueberry Topping:
• 1½ cups fresh blueberries
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
Cream Cheese Filling:
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 8 oz cool whip
Additional Layer:
• 21 oz blueberry pie filling
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Crust
Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Crush pretzels and combine with brown sugar, flour, vanilla, and melted butter.
Press mixture into the dish, reserving ½ cup for topping.
Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
2️⃣ Make the Blueberry Topping
In a saucepan, heat fresh blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch over medium heat until the berries burst and the mixture thickens. Let cool.
3️⃣ Make the Cream Layer
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix. Fold in cool whip just until combined.
4️⃣ Assemble the Salad
Spread the cream cheese layer over the cooled crust.
Top with blueberry pie filling, then spoon homemade blueberry topping on top.
Sprinkle with reserved pretzel mixture. Cover and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
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Crust Texture Tip: Use coarsely crushed pretzels (not fine crumbs) to ensure a crunchy base that holds together after chilling.
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Cool Crust Completely: Always let the crust cool fully before adding the cream cheese layer—this prevents melting or sogginess.
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Layer Order Matters: Stick to the order: crust → cream cheese → blueberry pie filling → homemade topping → pretzel sprinkle.
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Make-Ahead Friendly: Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance. Cover tightly and chill until ready to serve.
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Storage: Best enjoyed within 2–3 days. Store covered in the fridge. Not freezer-friendly once assembled.
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Optional Upgrade: Drizzle melted white chocolate over the top before serving for a decorative and delicious twist.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with baked crust)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 3x3 inch square)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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