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
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.
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.
Pretty sure the yum factor applies to any berry combo.
Raspberry Pretzel Crunch
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.
Enjoy this raspberry pretzel crunch! It’s a great summer dessert.
Michelle says
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!
Gentle Joy Homemaker says
That looks wonderful! We have used the pretzel crust for other desserts and love the salty and sweet combo. 🙂
Terra Heck says
A friend brought something similar to a picnic and it was so delicious. Thanks for the recipe. I’ll be trying it soon.
MAKEBA GILES says
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!
Our Family World says
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.
Angela Milnes says
Wow. This absolutely looks delicious and a perfect food for my family on this weekend. I love to try this
Scott says
I’ve been seeing more and more recipes using pretzels in various ways. This is a first though seeing it as a crust!
Crystal says
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.
Tami says
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.
Courtney says
Omg can we say yum?!! I just love raspberry everything! Must give your recipe a try.
Amy Desrosiers says
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.
reesa says
OH my goodness look at that raspberry topping!!! You know I never had a pretzel crunch type dessert before, I want this!
Travel Blogger says
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.
Jenni says
What an amazing dessert! I would love to try this!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
Yum! This dessert has the potential of becoming my favorite treat!
Brianne says
This looks super yummy! Definitely a great summer dessert!
Wai says
Looks delicious. Now I just need to find some pretzels here in China and I can test out the recipe.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This looks amazingly good! Such a perfect summer treat!!
Carrie@thelavenderhytta says
This sounds so good! I would have never thought about using pretzels for the crust of a dessert. What a great idea!
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says
I need this now! Sweet and salty- need! Such a great combo!
Sarah says
This sounds so yummy and something I haven’t had before. I might just be tempted enough to make it!
Kristi says
My grandma used to make something like this! I am going to pin it and make it, especially since it’s raspberry time here.
Kelly Hutchinson says
I could eat raspberries all day long! This recipe seems like it was made for me! What a great balance between sweet and salty.
Maria Carbone says
I’m obsessed with raspberries and raspberry flavored things. This just got me super excited lol
Pam Wattenbarger says
Oh man, this takes me back. We used to have a strawberry version of this at every family Fourth of July gathering.
Joanna Clute says
This is such a pretty dessert! I’ve never tried something like this before.
Kita Bryant says
This is definitely going on my “to try” list. It’s such a neat recipe!
Wendy Polisi says
Oh wow, this looks delicious! It looks like something the people at church would love!
Sarah says
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!)
Connie says
I love anything with raspberries. This looks wonderful.
Autumn Reo says
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!
Alicia says
This looks so delicious! I love pretzels so I have to try this.
melissa says
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.
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
This looks delicious! I love raspberries, and the cream cheese and pretzels would make this dessert heavenly. Thanks for sharing this recipe! Pinning. 🙂
Heather Johnson says
I love raspberries. I have had the strawberry version of the pretzel crunch dessert. The raspberry one sounds super tasty too!
Cathi Crismon says
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!
Deborah Pucci says
Those look delicious!
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
That sounds tasty! I don’t think I’ve had (or don’t recall) having a sweet treat with a pretzel bottom. Great idea!
Mary Edwards says
Love the sweet and salty combo. And I love the fruit addition. I would even make a few flavors – strawberry sounds delicious too.
Jeanette says
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.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
This sounds so good! I love pretzels added to sweet treats. The salty and sweet combo is just fantastic.
Catherine Sargent says
This raspberry pretzel crunch looks so yummy. I have always loved combining salty and sweet.