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Home » Recipes » Raspberry Pretzel Crunch

Raspberry Pretzel Crunch

By: Liz  /  Published: July 20, 2017  /  Updated: May 17, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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Raspberries are my favorite fruit and pretzels are my favorite snack, so what could be better than to combine the two in a dessert? Nothing, I tell you. Nothing. So I bring you this raspberry pretzel crunch recipe for a bit of sweet and a bit of savory.

But… it’s a dessert, so it’s mostly sweet. AS IT SHOULD BE.

But dang it if those pretzels don’t give just a hint of that saltiness along with their delightful crisp-ity crunch.

Raspberry Pretzel Crunch

Raspberry pretzel crunch

If you have a food processor, you can crush your pretzels in there. Or if you don’t want to wash anything, you can use a heavy-duty gallon plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. I went the rolling pin route.

To make the crust, the pretzels get mixed with a bit of sugar and some melted butter and quick-baked.

pretzel crust

Then all the goody-goody goodness goes on top! First the cream filling, then the berry layer. You can use raspberries on their own or use a mixture of berries. Your dessert, your rules.

But I used a mixture of raspberries, blackberries, black raspberries and blueberries.

raspberry pretzel dessert bar

Pretty sure the yum factor applies to any berry combo.

raspberry pretzel dessert bar

Raspberry Pretzel Crunch

Liz - Eat Move Make
Delicious raspberry pretzel crunch recipe for a bit of sweet and a bit of savory. But... it's a dessert, so it's mostly sweet. AS IT SHOULD BE. 
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Chill Time 20 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 235 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz Cool Whip
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 6-oz pkg raspberry JELL-O
  • 1 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 1/2 cup mixed berries

Instructions
 

  • Mix sugar, crushed pretzels and butter in 9 x 13-inch pan. Press tightly; then bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool.
  • Cream together cream cheese and powdered sugar. Fold in whipped cream, then marshmallows. Spread over cooled pretzel crust.
  • Dissolve Jell-O in hot water; add cold water. Stir in berries and chill until slightly thickened. Pour over whipped cream mixture; chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 266mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 488IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
Keyword pretzels, raspberry
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A close up of a piece of cake on a plate, with Raspberry

Enjoy this raspberry pretzel crunch! It’s a great summer dessert.

Related topics
Desserts Recipescream cheese Jell-O pretzels raspberries

About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Michelle says

    August 2, 2017 at 11:11 pm

    Yum! That picture is making my mouth water. I’ve been wanting a new jello salad recipe, and I have berries that grow wild around me that I could use. Pinning!

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  2. Gentle Joy Homemaker says

    July 25, 2017 at 9:39 pm

    That looks wonderful! We have used the pretzel crust for other desserts and love the salty and sweet combo. 🙂

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  3. Terra Heck says

    July 25, 2017 at 6:57 am

    A friend brought something similar to a picnic and it was so delicious. Thanks for the recipe. I’ll be trying it soon.

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  4. MAKEBA GILES says

    July 25, 2017 at 1:29 am

    Now this is a very unique dessert! I just printed out the recipe — I can’t wait to make this for myself and my kids!

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  5. Our Family World says

    July 22, 2017 at 7:24 am

    Perfect looking dessert! This sure looks yummy enough to try. I guess I should take advantage of making desserts with berries while they are still in abundance.

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  6. Angela Milnes says

    July 22, 2017 at 3:39 am

    Wow. This absolutely looks delicious and a perfect food for my family on this weekend. I love to try this

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  7. Scott says

    July 22, 2017 at 12:21 am

    I’ve been seeing more and more recipes using pretzels in various ways. This is a first though seeing it as a crust!

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  8. Crystal says

    July 22, 2017 at 12:14 am

    My mom always had monthly bunco parties at her house, and made a pretzel “salad” that looks sort of similar. Because I was the pickiest kid ever I never tried it. Now that I’m a grown-up, I’m looking at your recipe and kicking myself for not eating it all those years. This recipe sounds amazing.

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  9. Tami says

    July 21, 2017 at 11:46 pm

    This is the only way I can eat pretzels. My daughter just brought home a bag of fresh blackberries, so we will be making it with those.

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  10. Courtney says

    July 21, 2017 at 10:55 pm

    Omg can we say yum?!! I just love raspberry everything! Must give your recipe a try.

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  11. Amy Desrosiers says

    July 21, 2017 at 9:45 pm

    I had never heard of this dessert before stopping by. I love how pretty it is and I am so intrigued to try it now.

    Reply
  12. reesa says

    July 21, 2017 at 9:26 pm

    OH my goodness look at that raspberry topping!!! You know I never had a pretzel crunch type dessert before, I want this!

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  13. Travel Blogger says

    July 21, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    Yummy! I have such a sweet tooth, and I would love to try this! It doesn’t look too hard to make so I definitely need to try this.

    Reply
  14. Jenni says

    July 21, 2017 at 11:00 am

    What an amazing dessert! I would love to try this!

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  15. Agness of Run Agness Run says

    July 21, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Yum! This dessert has the potential of becoming my favorite treat!

    Reply
  16. Brianne says

    July 21, 2017 at 7:41 am

    This looks super yummy! Definitely a great summer dessert!

    Reply
  17. Wai says

    July 21, 2017 at 4:23 am

    Looks delicious. Now I just need to find some pretzels here in China and I can test out the recipe.

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  18. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    July 21, 2017 at 3:46 am

    This looks amazingly good! Such a perfect summer treat!!

    Reply
  19. Carrie@thelavenderhytta says

    July 21, 2017 at 2:24 am

    This sounds so good! I would have never thought about using pretzels for the crust of a dessert. What a great idea!

    Reply
  20. Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says

    July 20, 2017 at 10:31 pm

    I need this now! Sweet and salty- need! Such a great combo!

    Reply
  21. Sarah says

    July 20, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    This sounds so yummy and something I haven’t had before. I might just be tempted enough to make it!

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  22. Kristi says

    July 20, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    My grandma used to make something like this! I am going to pin it and make it, especially since it’s raspberry time here.

    Reply
  23. Kelly Hutchinson says

    July 20, 2017 at 8:36 pm

    I could eat raspberries all day long! This recipe seems like it was made for me! What a great balance between sweet and salty.

    Reply
  24. Maria Carbone says

    July 20, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    I’m obsessed with raspberries and raspberry flavored things. This just got me super excited lol

    Reply
  25. Pam Wattenbarger says

    July 20, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    Oh man, this takes me back. We used to have a strawberry version of this at every family Fourth of July gathering.

    Reply
  26. Joanna Clute says

    July 20, 2017 at 7:19 pm

    This is such a pretty dessert! I’ve never tried something like this before.

    Reply
  27. Kita Bryant says

    July 20, 2017 at 7:19 pm

    This is definitely going on my “to try” list. It’s such a neat recipe!

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  28. Wendy Polisi says

    July 20, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    Oh wow, this looks delicious! It looks like something the people at church would love!

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  29. Sarah says

    July 20, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    This sounds incredibly delicious! I love pretzels and raspberries, so this is a no brainer for me. I bet the sweet and salty combination makes it extremely tasty and incredibly delightful (not to mention delicious!)

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  30. Connie says

    July 20, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    I love anything with raspberries. This looks wonderful.

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  31. Autumn Reo says

    July 20, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    Love these recipes with flavored Jellos! You can totally use the recipe over and over with different flavors and fruits and always Bring something “new” to gatherings!

    Reply
  32. Alicia says

    July 20, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    This looks so delicious! I love pretzels so I have to try this.

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  33. melissa says

    July 20, 2017 at 11:59 am

    I love a good cheesecake and this reminds me of the best I have ever had. You make it seem so easy to put it together but I am cooking and baking challenged so I will have to try a few times to get it right.

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  34. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says

    July 20, 2017 at 11:46 am

    This looks delicious! I love raspberries, and the cream cheese and pretzels would make this dessert heavenly. Thanks for sharing this recipe! Pinning. 🙂

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  35. Heather Johnson says

    July 20, 2017 at 11:33 am

    I love raspberries. I have had the strawberry version of the pretzel crunch dessert. The raspberry one sounds super tasty too!

    Reply
  36. Cathi Crismon says

    July 20, 2017 at 11:26 am

    Is this not the most delicious dessert ever? I’ve never used marshmallows but I bet it adds extra delightfulness. Yours looks incredibly delicious! I’ve got to give your recipe a go!

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  37. Deborah Pucci says

    July 20, 2017 at 11:22 am

    Those look delicious!

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  38. valmg @ Mom Knows It All says

    July 20, 2017 at 10:23 am

    That sounds tasty! I don’t think I’ve had (or don’t recall) having a sweet treat with a pretzel bottom. Great idea!

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  39. Mary Edwards says

    July 20, 2017 at 9:21 am

    Love the sweet and salty combo. And I love the fruit addition. I would even make a few flavors – strawberry sounds delicious too.

    Reply
  40. Jeanette says

    July 20, 2017 at 9:11 am

    Oh my gosh this brings back so many memories for me! When I was a kid my mom made a similar thing and the entire family would eat it in one sitting. I’m going to have to try a recipe because my mom does not have her recipe anymore and I miss it.

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  41. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    July 20, 2017 at 8:13 am

    This sounds so good! I love pretzels added to sweet treats. The salty and sweet combo is just fantastic.

    Reply
  42. Catherine Sargent says

    July 20, 2017 at 5:18 am

    This raspberry pretzel crunch looks so yummy. I have always loved combining salty and sweet.

    Reply

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