Description
Experience the perfect blend of salty pretzels, creamy filling, and sweet blueberries in this delightful Blueberry Pretzel Salad. It’s a refreshing treat that’s perfect for summer gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- 1½ cups fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cool whip
- 21 oz blueberry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, combine 2½ cups coarsely crushed pretzels, ⅔ cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and ¾ cup melted butter. Mix until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Press the mixture into the dish: Reserve about ½ cup of the pretzel mixture for topping. Spread the remaining crust mixture evenly in the greased baking dish and press it down firmly.
- Bake the crust: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
- Make the blueberry topping: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1½ cups fresh blueberries, ¼ cup sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Stir continuously until the berries start to burst and the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the cream layer: In a mixing bowl, beat 8 oz cream cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup powdered sugar and mix until well combined. Gently fold in 8 oz of cool whip just until incorporated.
- Assemble the salad: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust. Top it with 21 oz blueberry pie filling.
- Add the homemade blueberry topping: Spoon the cooled blueberry topping on top of the pie filling, spreading it out evenly.
- Finish with the reserved pretzel mixture: Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of pretzel mixture over the top.
- Chill before serving: Cover the dish and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Allowing the crust to cool completely before adding the cream layer is crucial. If you prefer a less sweet dessert, consider reducing the sugar in the cream layer or using a sugar substitute.