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Delicious Peach Berry Pretzel dessert with fruity toppings and pretzel crust.

Peach Berry Pretzel Dessert

A delightful layered dessert featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and fresh fruits, perfect for summer gatherings and special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pretzel Crust
  • 2.5 cups crushed mini pretzels
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it's softened to avoid lumps
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz whipped topping, thawed (or 3 cups freshly whipped cream) Store-bought whipped topping can be used for convenience
For the Fruit Topping
  • 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar Adjust based on fruit sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup peach juice or water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar until well combined.
  3. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes and let it cool completely.
Cream Cheese Layer
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with ¾ cup of sugar until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. Gently fold in the whipped topping until everything is nicely combined.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, sealing all the way to the edges.
  5. Refrigerate while preparing the fruit topping.
Fruit Topping
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch.
  2. Add the peach juice (or water) and lemon juice.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and let the glaze cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. Carefully fold in the diced peaches, sliced strawberries, and blueberries until evenly coated.
Assembly
  1. Spoon the fruit mixture over the chilled cream cheese layer and spread it out evenly.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until fully set.
  3. Slice into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator tightly covered. Best enjoyed within a couple of days. You can also add a dollop of whipped cream on top for serving.