Mixed Berry Pretzel Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup butter, (melted)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, (room temperature)
• 8 ounce extra creamy cool whip
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 21 ounce can blueberry pie filling
• 6 ounce fresh raspberries
• 6 ounce fresh blueberries
• 6 ounce fresh blackberries

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375° and lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray.

2. 2

   --- Pretzel Crust ---

3. 3

   Using a food processor or a large baggie, add pretzels and crush into small pieces.

4. 4

   In a large bow add coarsely crushed pretzels, brown sugar, flour, and vanilla. Stir.

5. 5

   Melt butter and add to the pretzel mixture. Stir to combine.

6. 6

   Spread the pretzel mixture into the prepared baking dish.

7. 7

   Press into an even layer, reserving ½ cup of the pretzel mixture to use for the topping.

8. 8

   Bake for 10 minutes then remove and let cool completely.

9. 9

   --- Cream Cheese Mixture ---

10. 10

    In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.

11. 11

    Add powdered sugar and beat until combined.

12. 12

    Next, add the cool whip and mix just until combined.

13. 13

    Once the pretzel crust has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pretzel crust.

14. 14

    Spread the blueberry filling on top of the cream cheese mixture.

15. 15

    Add the fresh berries over the pie filling.

16. 16

    Sprinkle reserved pretzel mixture on top.

17. 17

    Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.